This bill allows the board of education to provide a certificate of eligibility for individuals seeking to become career and technical educators in specific specialty areas. It introduces a new subparagraph to RSA 21-N:9, I(s), which permits candidates for a career and technical education (CTE) specialty area license to substitute certain qualifications for a nationally recognized test of academic proficiency. Specifically, candidates can use three years of professional paid full-time experience in the relevant area and a current industry-recognized credential approved by the department, as listed in a published list of acceptable credentials.

The bill modifies existing law by adding this new pathway for certification while not explicitly deleting any current provisions. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, allowing for a timely implementation of these alternate certification pathways for CTE instructors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-N:9