This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment in New Hampshire that would grant towns, parishes, bodies corporate, and religious societies the right to elect their own public teachers. It also aims to provide additional religious protections for all Christian denominations under the state constitution. The amendment seeks to repeal and reenact Article 6 of the constitution, emphasizing the importance of morality and piety grounded in evangelical principles for the security of government and society. It stipulates that these entities can make provisions for the support of public teachers of piety, religion, and morality, while ensuring that individuals are not compelled to financially support teachers of different sects or denominations.
The resolution outlines the process for submitting this amendment to the voters during the state general election in November 2026. It includes specific instructions for local selectmen to include the proposed amendment in their election warrants and details the wording of the ballot question. If approved by two-thirds of the voters, the amendment would take effect upon the governor's proclamation. Currently, there are no constitutional rights for these entities to elect their teachers, nor are there additional protections for Christian denominations, making this amendment a significant change in the state's approach to religious and educational governance.