Revision: Jan. 6, 2020, 3:34 p.m.
SB 585 - AS INTRODUCED
2020 SESSION
20-3002
06/05
SENATE BILL 585
AN ACT relative to requirements for a one year certificate of eligibility to teach.
SPONSORS: Sen. Starr, Dist 1; Rep. Cordelli, Carr. 4
COMMITTEE: Education and Workforce Development
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ANALYSIS
This bill deletes the requirement that a person have a bachelor's degree in order to be eligible to receive a one-year certificate of eligibility to teach.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
20-3002
06/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty
AN ACT relative to requirements for a one year certificate of eligibility to teach.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Teacher Certification; One Year Certificate of Eligibility. Amend RSA 189:39-b, I to read as follows:
I. The local school board, in consultation with the superintendent, may offer a one-time, one year certificate of eligibility to any person interested in teaching on a full-time or part-time basis, without requiring a person to possess a teaching credential, teaching license, or other teaching certification provided that such person:
(a) [Possesses at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution.
(b)] Is subject to a criminal history records check pursuant to RSA 189:13-a.
[(c)] (b) Is qualified for the position by relevant experience and education.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.