NH HB1545

Defines "evidence-based" educational methods as those demonstrated through reproducible results in multiple well-designed studies within a single discipline or confirmed across multiple disciplines, explicitly excluding surveys and subjective measurements regardless of peer review status

Requires all public education delivery methods in New Hampshire—including educator training, policies, and pedagogical methods—to meet the evidence-based standard immediately upon the law taking effect, with teacher preparation programs at post-secondary institutions given three years to comply

Establishes a penalty framework for non-compliant teacher preparation programs ranging from 90-day corrective action plans to fines up to $5,000 per violation to loss of accreditation, with appeals heard by the state board of education

Permits limited pilot programs using experimental methods that don't yet meet evidence-based requirements for up to two years, provided data collection plans are approved by the department of education

Estimated state expenditures of $130,000 annually in FY 2027-2028 and $136,000 in FY 2029 for one additional education consultant position to conduct compliance reviews and audits