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HB 1122

requiring all high school students to learn about hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Popovici-Muller and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1122 mandates all New Hampshire high school students learn hunting, wildlife management, and firearms safety as part of required curriculum.

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 2
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Bill Summary · HB 1122

Legislative bill overview

HB 1122 would mandate that all high school students complete coursework covering hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage. The bill represents an effort to integrate outdoor skills and conservation education into standard high school curricula in New Hampshire.

Why is this important

This proposal would reshape what constitutes core educational requirements, potentially affecting thousands of students and raising questions about curriculum priorities in public schools. It reflects broader debates about which practical skills and cultural practices should be state-mandated educational components.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and application: Whether a statewide mandate for firearms education aligns with local control of schools and parental preferences regarding their children's exposure to firearms instruction
  • Resource allocation: Significant costs for curriculum development, teacher training, range facilities, and ongoing program administration during school budget constraints
  • Opt-out provisions: Whether the bill includes exemptions for students or families with safety concerns, religious objections, or differing educational priorities
  • Curriculum balance: Whether this requirement displaces other educational priorities and how it compares to similar mandates in other states (few states require this)
  • Age-appropriateness and safety: Ensuring instructional methods are developmentally appropriate and include robust safety protocols across diverse student populations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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