This bill amends the existing law regarding criminal history record checks for individuals applying for educator credentials. Specifically, it expands the list of disqualifying offenses by adding new crimes to the record check requirements. The amended law now includes additional offenses under RSA 630, specifically 630:3, 631:2, 631:2-b, 636:1, 638:1, and 638:15-a, which relate to various violent and sexual crimes. This means that applicants who have been charged or convicted of these offenses within the last ten years will be ineligible for teaching credentials. The bill aims to enhance the safety and integrity of the educational environment by ensuring that individuals with certain criminal backgrounds are not granted teaching credentials. The effective date of the act is set to be upon its passage, indicating that the changes will be implemented immediately once the bill is approved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:13-c
HB1373 text: 189:13-c