This bill amends the existing law regarding criminal history record checks for individuals applying for educator credentials. It expands the list of disqualifying offenses by adding new crimes to the record check requirements. Specifically, the bill includes additional offenses under RSA 630, such as 630:3, 631:2, 631:2-b, 636:1, 638:1, and 638:15-a, which relate to various forms of assault and other serious crimes. The bill stipulates that any person charged or convicted of these offenses within the last ten years will be ineligible for a teaching credential. The effective date of this legislation is set for April 3, 2026, upon its passage. 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.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:13-c
Version adopted by both bodies: 189:13-c
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 189:13-c
HB1373 text: 189:13-c