This bill amends the existing law regarding the prohibition on teaching discrimination in public schools by introducing a mental state requirement, specifically the terms "intentionally or knowingly." The introductory paragraph of RSA 193:40, I is revised to state that no pupil shall be taught or compelled to express belief in or support for certain discriminatory concepts unless the teaching is done with the specified mental state. This change aims to clarify the intent behind the actions of educators in relation to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.

The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but focuses solely on the insertion of the new language regarding the mental state. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, allowing time for implementation and compliance by educational institutions.