This bill establishes the New Hampshire Seal of Civic Engagement and Excellence Program, which mandates the Department of Education to create criteria for awarding a state seal to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in civics education and engagement. The criteria for earning the seal include successful completion of at least two years of social studies courses (including one on U.S. government or civics), participation in a civic engagement project or student government, and demonstrated proficiency in civics knowledge through various assessments. The bill adds a new section to RSA 189, specifically RSA 189:11-e, detailing the program's requirements.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 194 by inserting a new section, RSA 194:23-g, which allows school boards to affix the seal to diplomas starting with the graduating class of 2027 and to include a designation on the student's transcript. The bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions, but it is estimated that the Department of Education would require a new position to manage the program, with projected costs of $81,000 in FY 2027, increasing in subsequent years. Local costs for implementation are indeterminable and may vary by district.