This bill mandates that school districts must email parents copies of non-academic surveys conducted in public schools. It amends RSA 186:11, IX-d to require that school districts adopt a policy governing the administration of such surveys or questionnaires. The policy must ensure that parents or legal guardians are notified of the survey's purpose and that no student is required to participate without written consent, except for adult students or emancipated minors. Additionally, it allows parents to opt-out of the youth risk behavior survey developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The new legal language inserted into the current law includes provisions for notifying parents or legal guardians by email and other means at least 10 days before the surveys are distributed. The bill also clarifies the definition of "non-academic survey or questionnaire" to include inquiries about a student's social behavior, family life, religion, politics, sexual orientation, sexual activity, and drug use. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11