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NH HB730
NH HB730Requiring school districts to educate and provide information to students regarding adoption during health education for grades 9 through 12, and in college in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires school districts to annually discuss and provide materials related to adoption during health education for grades 9-12, and requires colleges and high schools to provide access to such materials anytime sexually transmitted infections or contraception are discussed, or are or may be included on an examination.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts in New Hampshire to provide annual adoption education for high school students (grades 9-12) and colleges and community colleges. Specifically, high schools must conduct at least one hour of discussion about adoption each year, covering topics such as unexpected pregnancy options, current adoption practices, adoption resources, and the safe haven program. Colleges and community colleges must provide adoption-related materials whenever sexually transmitted infections, diseases, or contraception are discussed or may be included on an examination. The materials must be approved by the state Department of Education, and the Attorney General is granted the authority to enforce the law and sue for damages or injunctive relief on behalf of state residents if the requirements are not met. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to ensure students receive comprehensive information about adoption as part of their health education curriculum.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
John Sellers (R)*,
Cy Aures (R),
Sandra Panek (R),
Kristine Perez (R),
Sheila Seidel (R),
Vanessa Sheehan (R),
Jordan Ulery (R),
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/06/2025 House Journal 7 P. 7 (on 03/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0733&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB730 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&id=740&txtFormat=html |
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