It’s been six months since the state passed the “Freedom from Discrimination” law, and some educators say the new legislation has had a discouraging impact on the one classroom subject that needs the most support in New Hampshire right now: social studies.

.The subject was at the forefront of a public dialogue session hosted by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Feb. 6. The in-person and virtual event — ‘Divisive Concepts’: A Chilling Effect on Teaching History — brought in more than 350 audience members and featured three panelists, who said the law and other related legislation has made a bad situation worse.