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HB 1270 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Defining part-time teacher qualifications

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clarifying the definition of part-time teacher.

Clarifies the definition of part-time teacher by requiring superintendent or principal approval of expertise and clarifies the ethical standards part-time teachers must follow.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill clarifies the definition of part-time teacher by requiring a superintendent or school principal approval of part-time teachers' expertise to teach in a subject area. The bill also clarifies the ethical standards which part-time teachers must abide by.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Margaret DryeRPrimeClerk· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Lisa FreemanRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Ruth WardRChair· Education
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Brian NadeauR, Rep. Maureen MooneyR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Mike BelcherR

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

38% support63% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Just a sneaky way to add part-time teachers, into the established cohesion of professional teachers in a particular school, for substantial contact hours of the school week.…”
— Priscilla Dube, Concordopposes
“Opposition Testimony for HB 1270 While HB 1270 aims to clarify the definition of part-time teachers within New Hampshire's educational framework, this legislative effort overlooks critical equity-focused safeguards that could prevent reinforcing systemic inequities in the education system.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes
“oppose HB 1270. It adds confusion and unnecessary hurdles for part-time teachers without improving student learning. Please vote Inexpedient to Legislate.”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1410:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2210:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-109:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:10 am GP 232
  3. Jan 22, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  4. Jan 22, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/22/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 5 P. 5
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 8
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4
  7. Mar 10, 2026SenHearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:15 am; SC 9
  8. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 11
  9. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  10. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  11. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
  12. May 8, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 52; eff. 07/07/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.