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This bill, known as the Honesty and Transparency in Education Act, requires all educators credentialed by the New Hampshire Department of Education to respond comprehensively and honestly to written parental inquiries about their children within 10 business days, with some important exceptions. If an educator determines that a full response might put a student at imminent risk of physical harm, abuse, or neglect, they must file a report with the Department of Health and Human Services within 48 hours and may withhold only the specific information that could create such a risk. The state board of education is mandated to update the code of ethics and conduct for educators to align with this new requirement by June 30, 2026, and any violation of these new communication requirements will be considered a breach of the educator's code of conduct, potentially subject to investigation. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving schools and educators time to prepare for the new disclosure requirements.

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