This bill amends existing law to extend the validity of a criminal history records check for first-time teacher credentialing applicants from three to four years. The change is made by inserting the number "4" in place of the deletion of the number "3" in the relevant section of the law, RSA 189:13-c, II(c). This means that once a first-time teacher applicant has undergone a criminal history records check, it will remain valid for four years instead of the previous three-year period.

The bill specifies that the amendment will take effect 60 days after its passage. It was approved on June 14, 2024, which sets the effective date for the change to August 13, 2024. This extension aims to provide a longer period before the need for re-verification of an applicant's criminal history, potentially streamlining the credentialing process for new teachers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:13-c
Version adopted by both bodies: 189:13-c
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 189:13-c