NH HB1806

Allows individuals with revoked or surrendered educator credentials to petition the Department of Education for removal from the educator misconduct registry, provided the revocation was not related to criminal investigation, conviction, or adjudication

Requires petitioners to submit written statements with grounds for removal, documentation of rehabilitation, and evidence the revocation was not criminal-related; department must review within 90 days

Permits removal if the department finds the revocation was not based on criminal conduct, the individual poses no current risk to students, and removal serves the public interest

Mandates the department review the registry at least every 2 years to remove deceased individuals, ensure accuracy, and report findings to the state board of education

Requires the state board of education to adopt rules for petition procedures, removal criteria, and periodic review standards, with the act taking effect 60 days after passage