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 RSA 189:14-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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, 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

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 RSA 189:14-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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