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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.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Any person who has had an educator credential, educator license, or other educator certification revoked under RSA 189:14-c or RSA 189:14-d, or who has been rendered ineligible to be employed as an educator under another provision of law, shall not be eligible to teach under this section.”
RSA 189:39-c
“The state board of education shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to implement this section. 52:2 Effective Date.”
RSA 189:39-c

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass18–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass4–1
    Overall
    80% yea
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 14, 2026Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration1:53:24–1:54:321m 8slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Education Policy and Administration20:24–21:311m 7slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Executive Session
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Mar 10, 2026Public hearingSenate Education1:14:28–1:17:102m 42slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 26, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

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.