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NH HB1270

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Drye

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Part-time teachers may work up to 20 hours per week without holding a state board of education credential if they meet specified requirements

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2026
Education Policy and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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