This bill amends the educator code of conduct to explicitly include a responsibility to parents alongside the existing responsibility to students. The specific legal language being inserted into current law is found in RSA 21-N:9, II(cc)(1)(B), where the phrase "and parents as defined in RSA 193:1, III" is added. This change aims to clarify the obligations educators have not only to their students but also to the parents of those students, thereby enhancing the accountability of educators in their professional conduct.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 30, 2025. This timeline allows for the necessary adjustments and awareness to be established within educational institutions regarding the new responsibilities outlined in the amended code of ethics and conduct.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-N:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-N:9
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-N:9