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NH HB1270
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Drye
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AI Summary
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Requires superintendent or school principal approval to determine whether a part-time teacher has the expertise or professional experience to teach in a subject area or dual enrollment course
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Clarifies that the professional code of ethics and professional code of conduct apply to all part-time teachers, replacing language that only required them to "practice the principles" of the code
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Part-time teachers may work up to 20 hours per week without holding a state board of education credential if they meet specified requirements
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Part-time teachers must be employed or contracted as full-time or adjunct faculty by a University System of New Hampshire or Community College System of New Hampshire institution
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Individuals who have had educator credentials revoked or are otherwise ineligible to work as educators cannot teach as part-time teachers under this section
Legislative Description
Clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.
Last Action
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
3/12/2026