This bill mandates that the state board of education establish rules requiring candidates for administrator, teacher, instructional specialist, or educational specialist licenses to achieve passing scores on designated professional assessments. The new legal language specifies that all candidates seeking a New Hampshire license in these educational roles must meet this assessment requirement. Additionally, it allows for an exemption for career and technical education teachers, provided they pass basic academic skills testing or hold an industry-recognized credential.

The bill amends RSA 186:11, X(a) by inserting provisions that outline these new requirements for certification, ensuring that the qualifications of candidates are rigorously evaluated. The effective date of the act is set to be upon its passage, indicating an immediate implementation of these new rules once the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11