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NH HB362

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roderick Ladd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all candidates seeking New Hampshire educator licensure (administrators, teachers, instructional specialists, or educational specialists) to pass professional education assessments with scores determined by the State Board of Education

  • Allows local school boards to request waivers from the assessment requirement for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers under RSA 188-E

  • Waiver requests must include recommendations from the superintendent, principal, or CTE director and are subject to department approval

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Granting the department of education rulemaking authority to require candidates to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education Policy and Administration1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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