including Constitution Day in patriotic exercises required of public schools.

HB 571 requires public schools in New Hampshire to include Constitution Day (September 17) as part of their existing mandatory patriotic exercises. This bill directly affects all public schools by amending current requirements for patriotic activities to specifically include Constitution Day observances. The key provision mandates that schools incorporate educational components about the U.S. Constitution into their patriotic exercises, without adding new funding or administrative burdens. The law became effective August 1, 2025, following its passage through the legislature and signing by Governor Ayotte.