1 New Section; Disciplinary List. Amend RSA 21-N by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

21-N:9-a Review and Removal from Educator Misconduct Registry.

I. Any individual whose educator credential was revoked or surrendered and whose revocation was not associated with a criminal investigation, criminal conviction, or adjudication may petition the department for removal from the educator misconduct registry.

II. The petition shall be submitted in writing to the department and include:

(a) A statement of the grounds for removal;

(b) Documentation demonstrating rehabilitation, if applicable; and

(c) Evidence that the revocation was not related to criminal conduct.

III. The department shall review the petition within 90 days and may grant removal from the registry if it finds:

(a) The revocation was not based on criminal conduct;

(b) The individual poses no current risk to students or the educational environment; and

(c) Removal is consistent with the public interest.

IV. The department shall conduct a review of the educator misconduct registry at least once every 2 years to:

(a) Identify and remove individuals who are confirmed deceased;

(b) Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the registry; and

(c) Report findings to the state board of education.

V. The department shall ensure that all actions taken under this section are consistent with principles of transparency and due process, including:

(a) Providing written notice of decisions to petitioners;

(b) Allowing petitioners to appeal denials under RSA 541-A; and

(c) Publishing anonymized data on registry removals and reviews annually, while protecting personally identifiable information.

VI. The state board of education shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to implement the provisions of this section, including:

(a) Procedures for petition submission and review;

(b) Criteria for removal; and

(c) Standards for periodic review and sunset eligibility.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 New Section; Disciplinary List. Amend RSA 21-N by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

21-N:9-a Review and Removal from Educator Misconduct Registry.

I. Any individual whose educator credential was revoked or surrendered and whose revocation was not associated with a criminal investigation, criminal conviction, or adjudication may petition the department for removal from the educator misconduct registry.

II. The petition shall be submitted in writing to the department and include:

(a) A statement of the grounds for removal;

(b) Documentation demonstrating rehabilitation, if applicable; and

(c) Evidence that the revocation was not related to criminal conduct.

III. The department shall review the petition within 90 days and may grant removal from the registry if it finds:

(a) The revocation was not based on criminal conduct;

(b) The individual poses no current risk to students or the educational environment; and

(c) Removal is consistent with the public interest.

IV. The department shall conduct a review of the educator misconduct registry at least once every 2 years to:

(a) Identify and remove individuals who are confirmed deceased;

(b) Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the registry; and

(c) Report findings to the state board of education.

V. The department shall ensure that all actions taken under this section are consistent with principles of transparency and due process, including:

(a) Providing written notice of decisions to petitioners;

(b) Allowing petitioners to appeal denials under RSA 541-A; and

(c) Publishing anonymized data on registry removals and reviews annually, while protecting personally identifiable information.

VI. The state board of education shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to implement the provisions of this section, including:

(a) Procedures for petition submission and review;

(b) Criteria for removal; and

(c) Standards for periodic review and sunset eligibility.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.