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This bill grants the New Hampshire State Board of Education enhanced rulemaking authority to require candidates seeking licensure as educators (including administrators, teachers, instructional specialists, and educational specialists) to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments. The bill specifically allows for a limited waiver process for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, where a local school board can request an exemption from these assessment requirements through the department, accompanied by a recommendation from a superintendent, principal, or CTE director. The new provision modifies existing state law regarding teacher certification, giving the State Board of Education more explicit power to establish and enforce assessment standards for educational professionals. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for implementation. This legislation aims to ensure a consistent standard of professional competency among educational professionals in New Hampshire by mandating standardized assessment scores as part of the licensure process.

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