HB571

We really don't need a day for Nationalism and propaganda.

Schools already incorporate this into their programs. Another directive from Concord that should be kept in the hands of local districts.

I oppose this bill unless/until such time as Labor Day is added to the list of holidays in RSA 189:18.

STOP MAKING THINGS WORSE.

Dear Committee Name, I am writing in opposition to HB571, which mandates specific patriotic exercises in public schools during certain weeks of the year. While I fully support educating students about history, civic responsibility, and the significance of patriotic words and symbols, I believe this bill imposes unnecessary state mandates on local school districts, infringing on their ability to design curriculum that best meets the needs of their students. Schools already incorporate civics education, discussions about the Constitution, and recognition of important national holidays. Requiring additional prescribed exercises could take time away from essential instructional content and put undue pressure on educators to conduct activities that may not align with their students’ learning needs. Moreover, discussions about patriotism and national symbols should be handled in a way that encourages critical thinking and inclusivity, rather than through rigid, state-imposed programming. Local school districts and educators are best equipped to determine how to incorporate civic education into their curricula in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. I urge you to oppose HB571 and allow schools the flexibility to continue fostering civic awareness in a way that aligns with their educational goals. Thank you for your time and consideration.

This bill is unnecessary. These topics are covered as part of history and social studies.

The language of this bill sounds like the intent is to force kids to participate in patriotism, whether or not they want to, and that cannot possibly lead anywhere good. Allow teachers to discuss things like the constitution and the national anthem in history and social studies classes as they have been doing for years, there's no reason to force schools to have some weird patriotism day. This just sounds like the goal is to brainwash them....

Please vote ITL on this bill. Constitution Day is unnecessary and not required in our schools - we already have history classes that cover the Constitution of the United States of America. Another day is an unnecessary expense and waste of time for our teachers.

No, this will not be what you're presenting. This will be whitewashed nonsense with no actual value except we're white, we're American, we're amazing, kiss the ground we walk on. will you teach that Francis Scott Key was a slave owner that spoke out against abolitionist movement? How about the fact the pledge of allegiance was created to sell flags and 'create' patriotism? Or the fact it was created to honor Christopher Columbus, the worst navigator on the planet? Or the Constitution, that when originally written, African Americans were considered to be 3/5's of a person? Kids need art. They need music. They need computer science. It allows them to grow and ask questions. But that's it, you don't want them to ask questions. You want them to be seen and not heard so when you present an idea, They just follow like the good little ducks they are.

These subjects are all critical to a child’s education. Financial literacy, social studies, geography, music and arts all provide the basic foundation needed to function in society. We need to ensure our children are able to navigate in the adult world.and taking away the opportunity to gain these skills would severely limit their ability to attain careers in banking, graphic,arts, advertising, the armed services, political office, the music industry the list goes on to numerous to state. The state of New Hampshire places most of the funding burden for education on towns and ultimately on the property owners therefore the decision on what courses should be funded or eliminated should lay with the town and its residents. This bill shows a shocking lack of education on the part of those responsible for presenting it and more importantly a total lack of concern for the children of New Hampshire.

Please support the education of our students.

It would be morally wrong to remove these subjects from the curriculum and public education

I strongly oppose the education bill. It guts the breathe and depth of learning and teaching for a comprehensive and educated life.

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.