NH HB1402

Establishes mandatory certification requirements for school superintendents in New Hampshire, including at least 3 years of experience as a K-12 education administrator

Requires completion of a state board-approved educational administration program at the post-master's certificate, educational specialist, or doctoral level

Mandates superintendents demonstrate competencies in six areas: vision/mission/goals, district culture and instructional programs, district management, community collaboration, integrity/ethics, and understanding social/cultural contexts

Requires applicants to submit completed forms, work records, education records, and at least 3 confidential references to the bureau of credentialing for certification

Directs the commissioner of education to adopt rules for superintendent certification requirements; takes effect 60 days after passage