Revision: Nov. 21, 2025, 1:40 p.m.
Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5
Rep. Popovici-Muller, Rock. 17
Rep. P. Brown, Rock. 14
November 12, 2025
2025-3095h
07/08
Amendment to HB 112-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test, take a course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass a civics course competency test.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Section; University System of New Hampshire; Civics Graduation Requirement. Amend RSA 187-A by inserting after section 16-c the following new section:
187-A:16-d Civics Graduation Requirement.
I. Every undergraduate student admitted or transferring to an institution in the university system of New Hampshire on or after July 1, 2027, shall, as a requirement for graduation, and in addition to any other baccalaureate degree graduation requirements:
(a) Show proof of having passed the 128-question 2020 version of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test with a score of 70 or better, or shall be required take and pass such test with a score of 70 or greater; or
(b) Successfully complete a civics course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass said civics course competency test.
II. University system of New Hampshire institutions shall establish procedures to administer, certify, and record results of this assessment for students needing to satisfy this requirement. Exchange students, foreign nationals, military personnel on full-time active duty or part-time service, or a veteran pursuant to RSA 110-D:3, II or XX shall be exempt from this section.
2 New Section; Community College System of New Hampshire; Civics Graduation Requirement. Amend RSA 188-F by inserting after section 6-a the following new section:
188-F:6-b Civics Graduation Requirement.
I. Every student admitted or transferring to an institution in the community college system of New Hampshire on or after July 1, 2027, shall, as a requirement for graduation and in addition to any other degree graduation requirements:
(a) Show proof of having passed the 128-question 2020 version of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test with a score of 70 or better, or shall be required take and pass such test with a score of 70 or greater; or
(b) Successfully complete a civics course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass said civics course competency test.
II. Community college system of New Hampshire institutions shall establish procedures to administer, certify, and record results of this assessment for students needing to satisfy this requirement. Exchange students, foreign nationals, military personnel on full-time active duty or part-time service, or a veteran pursuant to RSA 110-D:3, II or XX shall be exempt from this section.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2027.
2025-3095h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test, take a course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass a civics course competency test.