Revision: April 28, 2026, 3:46 p.m.
Senate Education
April 28, 2026
2026-1734s
05/09
Amendment to HB 112-FN
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) Successfully complete the 128-question 2020 version of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test with a score of 70 or better; or
(b) Successfully complete a civics course as part of the general education curriculum.
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.
III. Any person who graduated from a New Hampshire high school on or after January 1, 2026, or who graduated from a New Hampshire community college with an associate degree on or after January 1, 2028, shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this section.
IV. Institutions are required to provide accommodations and may modify the naturalization examination for a student with a disability in accordance with the student’s 504 plan or existing disability accommodations.
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 with an associate degree and in addition to any other degree graduation requirements:
(a) Successfully complete the 128-question 2020 version of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test with a score of 70 or better; or
(b) Successfully complete a civics course as part of the general education curriculum.
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.
III. Any person who graduated from a New Hampshire high school on or after January 1, 2026, shall be deemed to have met the requirements of this section.
IV. Institutions are required to provide accommodations and may modify the naturalization examination for a student with a disability in accordance with the student’s 504 plan or existing disability accommodations.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2027.