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1 Commissioner; Deputy Commissioner; Directors; Compensation. Amend RSA 21-N:3, I to read as follows:
I. The governor, after consultation with the board of education, shall appoint the commissioner and the deputy commissioner of the department of education with the consent of council. Each shall serve for a term of 4 years. The commissioner and the deputy commissioner may succeed himself or herself, if reappointed. The commissioner and deputy commissioner shall be qualified to hold their positions by reason of education and experience.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2024.
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1 Commissioner; Deputy Commissioner; Directors; Compensation. Amend RSA 21-N:3, I to read as follows:
I. The governor, after consultation with the board of education, shall appoint the commissioner and the deputy commissioner of the department of education with the consent of council. Each shall serve for a term of 4 years. The commissioner and the deputy commissioner may succeed himself or herself, if reappointed. The commissioner and deputy commissioner shall :
(a) Hold an advanced degree from an accredited college or university;
(b) Be certified as a teacher or as a school administrator; and
(c) Have at least 5 years combined experience in teaching or administration in a public school.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2024.