SB 529  - AS INTRODUCED

 

 

2024 SESSION

24-3132

02/10

 

SENATE BILL 529

 

AN ACT relative to the definition of "teacher."

 

SPONSORS: Sen. Chandley, Dist 11; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Rep. Petrigno, Hills. 43; Rep. Veilleux, Hills. 34

 

COMMITTEE: Education

 

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ANALYSIS

 

This bill expands the definition of "teacher" for purposes of failure to be renominated or reelected.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

24-3132

02/10

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four

 

AN ACT relative to the definition of "teacher."

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  Failure to be Renominated or Reelected.  Amend RSA 189:14-a, V to read as follows:

V. "Teacher" means any professional employee of any school district whose position requires certification as a professional engaged in teaching. The term "teacher" shall also include, but not be limited to, principals, assistant principals, deans, librarians, [and] guidance counselors, department directors, instructional coaches, and other similar professional positions.

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.