Revision: Feb. 20, 2025, 1:53 p.m.
Rep. M. Hall, Merr. 9
Rep. Cornell, Hills. 22
January 31, 2025
2025-0188h
08/02
Amendment to HB 440
Amend RSA 186:11, X(a) as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
(a) Certification of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in the public schools. The state board shall also examine the qualifications of candidates for those positions and issue certificates to those who meet the requirements of said rules. Such rules shall require all candidates seeking an initial New Hampshire license for administrator, teacher, instructional specialist or educational specialist to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments as determined by the state board of education. Career and technical education teachers may be exempt from this requirement if they pass the basic academic skills testing or an industry recognized credential.
2025-0188h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the department to adopt rules requiring candidates for initial administrator, teacher, instructional specialist, or educational specialist licenses to obtain passing scores on prescribed professional assessments.