HB 1373·NH·house
relative to background check disqualifications for applicants seeking educator credentials.
Signed into LawFiled Dec 2, 2025
Sponsor: Melissa Litchfield (R)
Latest Action
Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/03/2026; Chapter 23; eff: 04/03/2026
Apr 6, 2026
Summary
The bill adds several additional offenses to the background‑check disqualification list for anyone seeking an educator credential. Applicants charged or convicted of certain drug‑selling, violent, sexual or child‑obscene material crimes will be denied a teaching credential. The change is intended to improve student safety by tightening credential eligibility standards.
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