This bill mandates that all candidates seeking licensure as educators in New Hampshire must achieve passing scores on professional education assessments. Specifically, it amends RSA 186:11, X(a) to include new language that requires candidates for administrator, teacher, instructional specialist, or educational specialist licenses to meet this assessment requirement. Additionally, the bill allows local school boards to request a waiver for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers from this requirement, provided that the request is supported by the recommendation of the superintendent, principal, or CTE director.

The bill also grants the New Hampshire State Board of Education the authority to determine the specific assessments that candidates must pass. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the qualifications of educators in the state by ensuring they meet standardized assessment criteria.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11