This bill mandates that individuals seeking to renew their teaching credentials in New Hampshire must submit a criminal history release form to the Department of Education. This requirement is to be fulfilled every three years, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of their credential. The bill also expands the definition of "educator" to include various roles such as teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, school nurses, instructional specialists, and educational specialists.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for criminal history record checks to include findings of neglect, alongside abuse, for individuals listed on the central registry. The language of the law is amended to reflect these changes, specifically by inserting provisions for renewing credential holders and the inclusion of neglect in the criminal history checks. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189:13-c, 21-N:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 189:13-c, 21-N:9
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 189:13-c, 21-N:9
HB1795 text: 189:13-c, 21-N:9