Citizen in a RepublicNH Bill Briefing
← All bills

HB 571 · 2025 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Constitution Day in school patriotic exercises

AI-generated

including Constitution Day in patriotic exercises required of public schools.

Requires public schools to dedicate one session during the week of Constitution Day to exercises of a patriotic nature.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 6, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill requires public schools to dedicate one session during the week of Constitution Day to exercises of a patriotic nature.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kristine PerezRPrime
  • Rep. Ron DunnRVice Chair· Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate

Also: Rep. Louise AndrusR, Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Glenn CordelliR, Rep. Jess EdwardsR, Rep. Yury PolozovR, Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. James ThibaultR

Public testimony

102 signed in online · 19 wrote testimony

18% support82% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Blockchain is a highly innovative and important technology. However, NH already has some of the highest energy costs in the country and blockchain companies are heavily energy intensive. I am concerned that this bill could further increase already unaffordable energy prices.”
— Oliver Matte, North Suttonsupports
“Fully support this Bill. Does the word "annually" need to be included somewhere?”
— Gordon Springate, Wiltonsupports
“I absolutely support this bill. More Americans need to be aware of the critical writings on our Constitution and what actions are and are not constitutional.”
— Heather Fritchy, DERRYsupports
“I oppose this bill. This bill is another shallow exercise in virtue signaling as well as an unfunded mandate that requires expansion of curriculum at a time when state support to public schools continues to decline. Please focus on real problems and not things like this.”
— Daniel Smith, Newmarketopposes
“I strongly oppose the education bill. It guts the breathe and depth of learning and teaching for a comprehensive and educated life.”
— gayle blumenberg, Portsmouthopposes
“It would be morally wrong to remove these subjects from the curriculum and public education”
— Maekalah Macleod, Chesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-299:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-02-109:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-02-129:30 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationLOB 205-207Public hearing
  • 2025-04-021:00 pmSenate EducationSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 3 P. 17
  2. Jan 29, 2025House==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/29/2025 04:00 pm LOB 205-207
  3. Feb 10, 2025House==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/10/2025 11:15 am LOB 205-207
  4. Feb 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/12/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  5. Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 02/12/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 14 P. 5
  6. Mar 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 7
  7. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Education; SJ 7
  8. Apr 2, 2025Sen==ROOM CHANGE== Hearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 16
  9. May 1, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025, Vote 3-1; SC 19
  10. May 1, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  11. May 22, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
  12. May 22, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
  13. Jun 2, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 70; eff. 08/01/2025

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.