Revision: Feb. 24, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Rep. M. Hall, Merr. 9
Rep. Damon, Sull. 8
January 29, 2026
2026-0402h
12/07
Amendment to HB 1403
Amend RSA 186:8-a, I-II as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
I. An individual shall have the following entry-level requirements to be certified as a business administrator:
(a) Have completed a bachelor's or higher degree in school business management or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or
(b) Have completed an Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International or ASBO-affiliated workshop or workshops covering school finance and operations (SFO) exam competencies and 3 years of relevant experience; or
(c) Have served 7 years as a school business administrator or officer, 3 of which were in a New Hampshire district.
II. The candidate shall file the following materials and documents with the bureau of credentialing:
(a) Completed application forms;
(b) Previous work record;
(c) Education record; and
(d) A minimum of 3 confidential references from persons who can attest to the candidate's prior employment history, and, if a review of a candidate's employment history does not find evidence of discharge from comparable business administration work for incompetence, lack of completion of duties, or protected reasons.
Amend RSA 186:8-a, XII as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
XII. The state board of education shall adopt rules, after a public hearing, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the requirements to be certified as a business administrator.