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NH HB1182

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Nadeau

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames "one-year certificate of eligibility" to "emergency authorization" for non-credentialed individuals employed as educators in New Hampshire schools

  • Maintains existing requirements: candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (waived for CTE specialty positions), pass a criminal history records check, and possess relevant experience and education

  • Allows local school boards to issue the one-time emergency authorization for one year, with the option to extend for a second consecutive year

  • Requires school districts to notify the Department of Education of all emergency authorizations issued within 30 days

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Modifying the term "one-year certificate of eligibility" to "emergency authorization" relative to persons not possessing an educator credential.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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