CHAPTER 361
SB 521-FN - FINAL VERSION
03/07/2024 0799s
06/13/2024 2270CofC
2024 SESSION
24-2853
02/05
SENATE BILL 521-FN
AN ACT relative to the educational credentials for master teacher.
SPONSORS: Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Fenton, Dist 10; Rep. Cascadden, Coos 5; Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5; Rep. Myler, Merr. 9; Rep. Petrigno, Hills. 43
COMMITTEE: Education
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ANALYSIS
This bill changes the requirements for the granting of the educational credential of master teacher.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/07/2024 0799s
06/13/2024 2270CofC 24-2853
02/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
AN ACT relative to the educational credentials for master teacher.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
361:1 Master Teacher. RSA 189:14-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
189:14-f Master Teacher.
I. The state board of education shall grant the educational credential of master teacher to those persons who have fulfilled at least the following requirements:
(a) Teaching experience, including at least 7 years during which a teaching certificate requiring knowledge and performance of the professional education standards or comparable teaching standards from another state was held;
(b) Demonstrated quality teaching of the professional education standards or comparable teaching standards from another state to be satisfied by meeting evaluation criteria for a high rating on the teacher’s local evaluation system; and
(c) The creation of a portfolio documenting leadership activities that is highly rated in the following areas:
(1) Professional classroom practice.
(2) Leadership and supervision.
(3) Ensuring that each child receives what they need to develop and realize their full academic and social potential.
(4) Collaboration.
(5) Professional development.
II. The purposes of the credential are to identify highly qualified, experienced teachers to serve as resources who contribute to improved student learning, a positive school environment, and increased collaboration.
III. Master teachers shall have no authority to effectively recommend any personnel action.
361:2 Department of Education; Rulemaking. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(s)(4) to read as follows:
(4) The establishment of educator certification fees for granting licenses to educational personnel, including teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, educational specialists, instructional specialists, school bus drivers and transportation monitors, and master teachers as authorized by RSA 186:8 and RSA 186:11, X, provided that fees for granting of licenses to master teachers and the renewal of master teacher licenses shall be no more than beginning or experienced educator licenses, professional licenses including beginning educator licenses, experienced educator licenses, and intern authorizations, and other classifications of educators, administrators, specialists, and paraprofessionals necessary to address educational needs as determined by the state board upon the recommendation of the professional standards board pursuant to RSA 186:60.
361:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: August 02, 2024
Effective Date: October 01, 2024
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2024 | 2024-0799s |
| April 10, 2024 | 2024-1442h |
| June 6, 2024 | 2024-2270CofC |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| March 7, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| March 27, 2024 | House | Hearing |
| April 9, 2024 | House | Exec Session |
| April 9, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 6, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 13, 2024 | House | Floor Vote |
| June 13, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Aug. 7, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 08/02/2024; Chapter 361; Effective 10/01/2024
July 18, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
July 23, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 56
July 18, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024); SJ 18
June 12, 2024: Conference Committee Report # 2024-2270c, Adopted, VV; 06/13/2024; SJ 17
June 13, 2024: Conference Committee Report 2024-2270c: Adopted, VV 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 11
June 6, 2024: Conference Committee Report # 2024-2270c Filed 06/06/2024; Senate Amendment + New Amendment HJ 15 P. 36
June 6, 2024: Conferee Change: Rep. Doucette Replaces Rep. Cascadden 06/06/2024 HJ 15 P. 36
June 5, 2024: ==RECONVENE== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/05/2024, 02:00 pm, Room 103, SH
May 31, 2024: Conferee Change: Rep. Luneau Replaces Rep. McDonnel 05/31/2024 HJ 15 P. 34
June 4, 2024: ==RECESSED== Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/04/2024, 10:30 am, Room 100, SH
May 30, 2024: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Ladd, Cordelli, McDonnell, Cascadden 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 29
May 30, 2024: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Ladd): MA VV 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 29
May 30, 2024: President Appoints: Senators Ward, Lang, Prentiss; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
May 30, 2024: Sen. Ward Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1442h: MA VV 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 10
May 2, 2024: Amendment # 2024-1442h: AA VV 05/02/2024 HJ 12 P. 10
April 12, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1442h 04/09/2024 (Vote 18-1; CC) HC 17 P. 7
April 5, 2024: Executive Session: 04/09/2024 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
March 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/27/2024 10:45 am LOB 205-207
March 12, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Education HJ 7 P. 110
March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0799s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024; SJ 6
March 7, 2024: Committee Amendment # 2024-0799s, AA, VV; 03/07/2024; SJ 6
Feb. 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0799s, 03/07/2024, Vote 7-0; SC 9
Feb. 15, 2024: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb. 6, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
Jan. 18, 2024: Hearing: 01/23/2024, Room 101, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 4
Dec. 14, 2023: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Education; SJ 1