This bill, SB 374-FN, relates to the licensing of part-time teachers in New Hampshire. It defines a part-time teacher as someone who works less than 30 hours per week and is not required to hold a state board of education credential. However, they must seek a criminal history record check clearance authorization from the Department of Education before receiving a final offer of employment. They are also subject to the code of conduct and code of ethics. The bill specifies that individuals who have had their educator credential, license, or certification revoked or who are ineligible to be employed as an educator under another provision of law are not eligible to teach as part-time teachers. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

According to the fiscal note, the bill is not expected to have a fiscal impact on the state, county, or local level. However, it is noted that there may be an increase in state restricted education credentialing revenue in future years due to the $100 fee for the criminal history record check clearance. The Department of Education has no information on how many individuals may seek to be authorized as part-time teachers.