Revision: March 12, 2024, 9:49 a.m.
SB 521-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/07/2024 0799s
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.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 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 RSA 189:14-f is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: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 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 shall be no more than $100 for initial licensure and no more than $25 for annual renewal thereafter, 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.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
24-2853
Amended 3/11/24
SB 521-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2024-0799s)
AN ACT relative to the educational credentials for master teacher.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation, as amended by the Senate, has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2027.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Education