Bill > HB1778

This bill prohibits the teaching of "personal identity ideology" in New Hampshire public schools and charter schools, defining this term as any approach that prioritizes personal identity characteristics (such as race, color, biological sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or gender identity) over individual merit. School districts and charter schools must develop policies that establish equal opportunity environments, ban curriculum or materials based on personal identity ideology, prohibit related trainings or professional development, and prevent requiring employees, students, or parents to declare gender identity or preferred pronouns. The bill allows any person, including the Attorney General, to initiate civil actions against schools for violations, and specifies that educators who violate these provisions can face disciplinary sanctions by the state board of education. While the bill does not prevent discussing historical context of these topics within broader academic instruction, it represents a significant restriction on how schools can address identity-related issues. The legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and may potentially cost the state between $100,000 and $500,000 annually to implement and enforce, though no specific funding is currently allocated.

Education

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2235&inflect=2