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NH HB112
Bill
Status
1/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Moffett
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AI Summary
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Requires all students admitted or transferring to University System of New Hampshire or Community College System of New Hampshire on or after January 1, 2026 to pass the 128-question 2020 USCIS civics naturalization test with a score of 70 or better as a graduation requirement
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Exchange students and foreign nationals are exempt from the testing requirement
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Institutions must establish procedures to administer, certify, and record test results for students needing to satisfy the requirement
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Estimated annual cost of $100,000 to $500,000 for each system (USNH and CCSNH), totaling $200,000 to $1,000,000 annually, funded through their operating budgets
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Effective date is January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Requiring students in the university and community college systems of New Hampshire to pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics naturalization test, take a course that covers fundamental American documents as part of the general education curriculum, or pass a civics course competency test.
Last Action
Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
3/13/2026