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This bill requires the New Hampshire State Board of Education to update its rules for educator licensing by mandating that candidates seeking initial licenses for administrators, teachers, instructional specialists, or educational specialists must pass professional education assessments determined by the state board. The only exception to this requirement is for career and technical education teachers, who may be exempt if they pass basic academic skills testing or obtain an industry-recognized credential. By implementing these new assessment requirements, the bill aims to ensure that new educators meet a standardized level of professional competency before receiving their initial teaching license in New Hampshire. The new licensing rules would apply to all initial license candidates across most educational roles, with the noted exemption for career and technical education teachers, and would take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

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