This bill pertains to the modification of the composition of the board of the education professional standards board. The bill amends RSA 186:60, I to change the membership structure of the board, which advises the state board of education on matters related to professional growth, certification, and governance of the education profession in the state.

The amendment specifies that the board shall consist of 21 members, including the commissioner of the department of education (or a designee) as the executive secretary. Notably, the bill introduces new requirements for representation: one of the nine members representing classroom teachers, education specialists, or instructional specialists must now be a career technical education teacher, and of the nine members representing higher education and education administration, at least one must be employed as a career technical education principal. The bill also maintains the inclusion of two members representing qualified laypersons. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 24, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:60
As Amended by the House: 186:60
Version adopted by both bodies: 186:60
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 186:60