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76:1 New Subparagraph; Credentialing Applicant Criminal History Records Check; Educator Definition Added. Amend RSA 189:13-c, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) "Educator" means an individual currently holding a New Hampshire state board of education issued credential including teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, school nurses, instructional specialists, and educational specialists.
76:2 New Subparagraph; Credentialing Applicant Criminal History Records Check; Educator Renewal Requirement. Amend RSA 189:13-c, III by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) All educators shall submit a criminal history release form to the department of education as a condition of renewing their credential every 3 years at least 60 days prior to their credential expiration date.
76:3 Rulemaking; Educator Licensing Standards; Renewing Credential Holders Added. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(s)(1) to read as follows:
(1) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for conducting criminal background checks pursuant to RSA 189:13-a for all first-time applicants listed in this section,
76:4 Rulemaking; Educator Licensing Standards; Neglect Added. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(s)(3) to read as follows:
(3) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for accessing findings of abuse for individuals on the central registry pursuant to RSA 169-C:35, and other states' central registries upon approval of a memorandum of understanding by the governor and council, and
76:5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2027.
Approved: May 18, 2026
Effective Date: July 01, 2027
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76:1 New Subparagraph; Credentialing Applicant Criminal History Records Check; Educator Definition Added. Amend RSA 189:13-c, I by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) "Educator" means an individual currently holding a New Hampshire state board of education issued credential including teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, school nurses, instructional specialists, and educational specialists.
76:2 New Subparagraph; Credentialing Applicant Criminal History Records Check; Educator Renewal Requirement. Amend RSA 189:13-c, III by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following new subparagraph:
(c) All educators shall submit a criminal history release form to the department of education as a condition of renewing their credential every 3 years at least 60 days prior to their credential expiration date.
76:3 Rulemaking; Educator Licensing Standards; Renewing Credential Holders Added. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(s)(1) to read as follows:
(1) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for conducting criminal background checks pursuant to RSA 189:13-a for all first-time applicants and renewing credential holders listed in this section,
76:4 Rulemaking; Educator Licensing Standards; Neglect Added. Amend RSA 21-N:9, II(s)(3) to read as follows:
(3) The establishment and implementation of a secure system for accessing findings of abuse and neglect for individuals on the central registry pursuant to RSA 169-C:35, and other states' central registries upon approval of a memorandum of understanding by the governor and council, and
76:5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2027.
Approved: May 18, 2026
Effective Date: July 01, 2027