This bill, designated as HB 1778-FN, seeks to prohibit the teaching of "personal identity ideology" in public schools, which is defined as any educational approach that prioritizes personal identity characteristics—such as race, biological sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity—over individual merit. The bill mandates that each school district and chartered public school develop and implement policies that promote equality of opportunity for all students, while explicitly prohibiting the use of curricula, training, or programs related to personal identity ideology. Additionally, it prohibits requiring students, employees, or parents to declare a gender identity or preferred pronouns in any form of communication. The bill clarifies that discussions of historical ideas related to personal identity are not prohibited as part of broader academic instruction.

The bill also allows individuals, including the Attorney General, to initiate civil actions against schools or districts for violations, and it establishes that violations by educators may lead to disciplinary actions under the educator code of conduct. The effective date for this legislation is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal note indicates that while the bill does not provide funding or authorize new positions, it is expected to incur costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 per year due to increased investigative and litigation demands on the Department of Justice and the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights.