Revision: Dec. 14, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
SB 521-FN - AS INTRODUCED
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
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:
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 RSA 189:14-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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.
(3) Ensuring that each child receives what they need to develop and realize their full academic and social potential.
(4) Collaboration.
(5) Professional learning.
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.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
24-2853
12/5/23
SB 521-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT relative to the educational credentials for master teacher.
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ ] None
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Estimated State Impact - Increase / (Decrease) | ||||||
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | ||
Revenue | $0 | Indeterminable | ||||
Revenue Fund(s) | Restricted - Department of Education Credentialing Fund | |||||
Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
Funding Source(s) | None | |||||
Appropriations | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
Funding Source(s) | None | |||||
• Does this bill provide sufficient funding to cover estimated expenditures? [X] N/A • Does this bill authorize new positions to implement this bill? [X] N/A | ||||||
METHODOLOGY:
This bill changes the requirements for the granting of the educational credential of master teacher. The Department of Education states any potential impact on state restricted revenue (credentialing fund) is indeterminable as it is unknown how many educators would qualify, and apply, for the credential, as modified by this bill. Currently, there is a fee for master teacher of $800 for a three-year license, which is unchanged by this bill.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education