HB571 (2025) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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70:1 Patriotic Exercises. Amend RSA 189:18 to read as follows:

189:18 Patriotic Exercises. In all public schools of the state one session, or a portion thereof, during the weeks in which Memorial Day and Veterans Day fall, shall be devoted to exercises of a patriotic nature, which shall include a discussion of the words, meaning, and history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner . .

70:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 02, 2025

Effective Date: August 01, 2025

Changed Version

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70:1 Patriotic Exercises. Amend RSA 189:18 to read as follows:

189:18 Patriotic Exercises. In all public schools of the state one session, or a portion thereof, during the weeks in which Memorial Day , Constitution Day, and Veterans Day fall, shall be devoted to exercises of a patriotic nature, which shall include a discussion of the words, meaning, and history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner , and which may include speakers, instruction, presentations, and other events as appropriate . Federal Constitution exercises may include recognition of the New Hampshire constitution as well as exercises related to our rights and responsibilities as citizens .

70:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 02, 2025

Effective Date: August 01, 2025