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258:1 Department of Education; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(cc) to read as follows:
(cc)(1) The establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics for certified educational personnel, which shall be adopted no later than July 1, 2018. This professional code shall include a statement of purpose and standards defining each of the 4 primary principles which are:
(A) Responsibility to the education profession and educational professionals.
(B) Responsibility to students.
(C) Responsibility to the school community.
(D) Responsible and ethical use of technology as it relates to students, schools, and other educational professionals.
(2) The professional code of ethics shall apply to all teachers, supervisors, administrators, and other personnel licensed or seeking licensure in the education profession in the state of New Hampshire. In this subparagraph, "teacher" means a person who has applied for or holds a valid teaching license, credential, or other equivalent certificate issued by the state board of education .
258:2 Duties of the State Board of Education. Amend RSA 186:11, X(e) to read as follows:
(e) Establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics for certified educational personnel as provided in RSA 21-N:9, II(cc).
258:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 19, 2019
Effective Date: September 17, 2019
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258:1 Department of Education; Rulemaking Authority. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(cc) to read as follows:
(cc)(1) The establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics and a code of conduct for licensed or certified educational personnel. These professional codes shall include a statement of purpose and standards defining each of the 4 primary principles which are:
(A) Responsibility to the education profession and educational professionals.
(B) Responsibility to students.
(C) Responsibility to the school community.
(D) Responsible and ethical use of technology as it relates to students, schools, and other educational professionals.
(2) The professional code of ethics and the professional code of conduct shall apply to all teachers, specialists, and administrators who are licensed or certified by the department .
258:2 Duties of the State Board of Education. Amend RSA 186:11, X(e) to read as follows:
(e) Establishment and enforcement of a code of ethics and a code of conduct for licensed or certified educational personnel as provided in RSA 21-N:9, II(cc).
258:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 19, 2019
Effective Date: September 17, 2019