This bill mandates that public schools in New Hampshire must annually show students in grades 9 through 12 at least two specific simulated abortion videos as part of their health education curriculum. The videos, developed by Live Action, include depictions of various abortion procedures, such as chemical abortion in the first trimester and surgical abortion in both the first and second trimesters. Schools are required to submit proof of compliance with this mandate to the Department of Education. Additionally, the bill prohibits any school district or chartered public school from providing or referring students for abortion services, or from allowing any entity that provides abortion services to offer course materials related to human sexuality instruction.
The bill also grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce these provisions on behalf of New Hampshire residents, allowing for legal action against any violations. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. While the fiscal impact on local school districts is indeterminable and may vary, the bill does not specify any direct revenue changes. However, potential enforcement actions could lead to increased costs for the Department of Justice, depending on the number of cases that arise from this legislation.