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HB 1182 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Renaming educator emergency certification term

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modifying the term "one-year certificate of eligibility" to "emergency authorization" relative to persons not possessing an educator credential.

Renames the 'one-year certificate of eligibility' for non-credentialed educators as an 'emergency authorization.'AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill modifies the term "one-year certificate of eligibility" for non-credentialed educators to "emergency authorization".

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Brian NadeauRPrime

Public testimony

37 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

11% support89% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Freedom of choice! It is a parent’s choice not to vaccinate their child, allow them to make that choice. God made our bodies to heal if given the correct nutrients. Let those who want to fill their children with poison do so if that makes them feel protected.…”
— Stephanie Sawyer, Loudonsupports
“I respectfully urge caution and opposition to HB 1182. Although this bill appears to make a simple terminology change, it has real practical consequences for how districts plan, staff, and prioritize their workforce.…”
— Timothy Swaan, North Haverhillopposes
“I am concerned HB1182 could normalize under-credentialed teaching positions rather than investing in sustainable solutions like competitive pay, training, and retention supports for qualified educators”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes
“I have personally lived through outbreaks of Measles and Polio in my family. These avoidable diseases have maimed siblings and shortened the lives of a close friend.…”
— Steve Sniderman, Kensingtonopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-0410:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 9
  2. Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 232
  4. Feb 18, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 9 P. 10
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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