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Representative Rick Ladd, sponsor, told the committee the measure aims to expand access to college-level courses in high schools that otherwise lack master’s-level instructors in advanced math, science or other subjects. “This is where that college level person, the adjunct or the professor, associate professors can come down and do this,” Ladd said, framing the bill as a student-access measure and not an effort to displace full-time K–12 staff.

Ladd said the draft limits part-time assignments to 20 hours a week, requires criminal background checks and ties authorization to employment as an adjunct or faculty member of a New Hampshire public higher-education institution. “They're bound by the code of ethics and the code of conduct,” he said, describing added accountability and service expectations.

Department of Education director Steven Apley told the committee DOE had worked on an amendment to clarify that the authorization applies to currently employed adjuncts or faculty and to ensure content alignment and approval by the college or community college. He said the community college system administers concurrent enrollment credit and would need to approve syllabi so classes match collegiate standards. “Before somebody’s gonna get involved with coming down, the community college system's gonna be aware,” Apley said.

Union and teacher advocates, including NEA New Hampshire and the American Federation of Teachers–New Hampshire, opposed the bill as written, saying it lacks protections that ensure instructors new to K–12 can meet students’ diverse needs. NEA representative Brian Hawkins said the proposal as drafted did not build in mentorship, time-limited pathways, or review checkpoints and raised questions about how an unlicensed instructor would be subject to disciplinary or code-of-conduct processes. “This could be very difficult,” Hawkins said of assigning college faculty to public-school classrooms without additional training or supports.

School administrators and proponents emphasized local control, criminal-background checks, and curricular vetting by the college systems; several committee members asked whether the bill might undercut district bargaining agreements or allow districts to use adjuncts to avoid hiring full-time staff. Ladd said district boards retain discretion and that participation would be by invitation from districts that choose the concurrent-enrollment option.

No formal vote was taken. Committee members asked sponsors to tighten the statute's language on scope, clarify the role of college approval, add time-limits or review points and outline required supports (mentoring, PD and evaluation) if the measure moves forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Education Policy and Administration (01/23/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The committee heard HB90 to allow University System and Community College adjuncts to teach up to 20 hours a week in K–12 classrooms for concurrent enrollment, subject to criminal-background checks and college approval.","taxTitle","Education, House of Representatives, Committees\t, Legislative, New Hampshire","taxId",17745,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6373303,"Committee hears bill to let state require passing scores for initial teacher licensure, with CTE carve-outs",835,130000,965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff&start=130&end=965","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff/thumbnail_130000.jpg","/articles/6373303/New-Hampshire/Committee-hears-bill-to-let-state-require-passing-scores-for-initial-teacher-licensure-with-CTE-carve-outs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373303-6acdc12130008f8022d89d73234507b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095475&Signature=awrBT0xQ71DBY1Fc30PwWISaxB3iwWExJG~iCvWDoUOeKfcdOH8NOi84hDUNf8S6smUmFCFJWEV5RMYZFt6BD9F25TL63s7TJf9aKJiv8Y8iiV9yZh7yqvuUmlN6lFsv-cdqJPtnX9fxsTggj2-CJMYDBftD7flgLluBIieSBg~AJIK8Y~Hn33Q5S3lIm4C9VaXYZhJxmohKEKxbI2aLZqAf6nJ0EyFFKhjfcqRDCvvi5Mhd3l9zJDJmCjzuFrt0ds8W~FxpVhmEAnrNRgCcl6dBhnizVyQoxJKlPOyMIbwQdhA-6EDrlUMBAoIcRv~1RyYFQY4234Ip~M-MFiaRCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lawmakers heard testimony on HB362 on professional licensure testing for educators, a bill that would give the state board of education rulemaking authority to require passing scores on professional education examinations for initial licensure.

Representative Rick Ladd, the bill sponsor, told the House Education Policy Committee that the measure aims to maintain New Hampshire’s licensure standards and to prevent other states’ lower requirements from becoming the norm here. “We do not want, as some states are now doing, they’re lessening the requirements to become a licensed educator. That puts up red flags for me,” Ladd said during the hearing.

The bill drew questions about how it would treat instructors in career and technical education programs. Steven Apley, director at the Department of Education, said DOE staff proposed an amendment to make clear the requirement applies to initial New Hampshire licensure and to exempt CTE teachers from content-testing requirements under some circumstances. “We’ve…added language specifically exempting CTE teachers from this requirement and then modify the language that talked about industry recognized credential,” Apley said, adding that the proposal would preserve the current administrative-rule practice that allows substitution of an industry-recognized credential for basic academic skills testing.

Committee members pressed for precision in statute so the rulemaking authority does not unintentionally remove industry credentials from pathways into CTE instruction. Representative Woodcock noted that a previous bill discussed allowing an industry-recognized credential or basic academic-skills testing, and asked whether HB362’s current draft removed the industry credential option for CTE instructors. Ladd and Apley both said the intent is to preserve routes for industry-certified instructors while ensuring standards for classroom licensure remain high.

Supporters framed the bill as protecting the state’s education standards; critics and some committee members sought written amendments clarifying how the rulemaking language will treat CTE endorsements and the interplay with existing administrative practice.

The committee did not take a vote at the hearing. Staff and legislators said they would circulate a drafted amendment to reconcile the academic-skills substitution, the CTE carve-out, and the phrase “initial licensure” before the next meeting.

The bill remains in the committee for further drafting and amendment; no formal action was taken at the hearing.","Lawmakers heard testimony on HB362 on professional licensure testing for educators, a bill that would give the state board of education rulemaking authority to require passing scores on professional education examinations for initial licensure.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6373283,"Committee hears HB131 to push local boards to ban personal phone use during instruction; Pelham district reports smoother classrooms",959,15041000,16000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff&start=15041&end=16000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff/thumbnail_15041000.jpg","/articles/6373283/New-Hampshire/Committee-hears-HB131-to-push-local-boards-to-ban-personal-phone-use-during-instruction-Pelham-district-reports-smoother-classrooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373283-5a547837d47088cd60270488cacf5e7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095475&Signature=bxAWO4B-03lGZlypU-Y8FXJVCgWYG08ZI-ohNRjbh9r0CuXQscuBgzL6PHpAAfC3TDYgPTQe2OFJSot0AhjOts5J6RsT5j9FgUM1wjmWHSMAiLpFP4Aarrx62rIuVvjjg22H905qHpFH45aTPMD8-vh6SmmiCL56AbIUSPFA5L7Hv8GCm6Ba6KRZ1~oSSME9TyZ6A9Jvuu5egOx7gZyZZE3~6drA-sXG0Bgf304syXei3juS8vnDBmOp8Vgi63UqsMPKrOik4zkboqTKnmWi-nDpCuywJJdoBr56DULzs1-c3FJ2t9aTwBmJnNSpeJ-0fR2bxv841SlhnAKzgz13sA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Education Policy Committee took up HB131, which would require local school boards to adopt policies restricting student personal cell phone use during instructional time and encouraging districts to consider a broader day-long approach with limited exceptions for medical needs, IEP/504 accommodations and teacher-approved lessons.

Representative Rick Ladd, sponsor, argued that widespread phone use disrupts instruction and mental health and said he modeled HB131 on policies adopted in other states and school districts. “When students can readily slip a phone out during class and access the entire Internet, does that not discourage them from doing the hard work of learning content?” Ladd asked the panel.

Pelham Memorial Middle School’s superintendent Chip McGee and eighth-grader Cameron Marvin described the district’s experience locking phones in Yondr pouches during the school day. Cameron said the pouches reduced classroom interruptions and the frequency of disruptive recording in restrooms, and described the day as “more peaceful” and “a huge weight lifted.” McGee said preliminary diagnostic data and discipline measures had moved in a positive direction, though statewide test results would be available later.

Teacher and union witnesses supported the bill. Gary Hoffman, president of the Nashua Teachers Union, presented a district teacher survey: large majorities of responding high-school teachers reported cell phones lowered student concentration, reduced peer engagement and hindered longer assignments. NEA and AFT representatives urged a state standard to aid enforcement and to ensure consistent rules across districts; they also asked that exceptions for medical or special-education needs be explicit.

School board and administrator groups said local implementation raises implementation costs and practical questions. NHSBA noted Yondr pouches and similar systems can be effective but are an additional expense; some districts may need state support or a grant program to defray startup costs. Representative Litchfield, who has a related proposal to appropriate competitive grants for pouch purchases, said access and equity issues should be considered.

The committee did not vote. Members asked sponsors to refine statutory language on exceptions, enforcement and district flexibility and to consider whether an appropriation for equipment should accompany a statewide requirement.","HB131 would require school boards to adopt policies restricting personal cell phone use during instructional time (with specified exceptions). Testimony included student, superintendent and union support; Pelham Middle School cited quieter classrooms and reduced restroom recording after using Yondr pouches.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6373288,"Lawmakers consider study of consolidating school administrative units to seek efficiencies",208,7802000,8010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff&start=7802&end=8010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff/thumbnail_7802000.jpg","/articles/6373288/New-Hampshire/Lawmakers-consider-study-of-consolidating-school-administrative-units-to-seek-efficiencies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373288-2e1ac35bf333b7d6dd8d23de101c10ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095475&Signature=RW34NLCeOi7H43cvWtu4T0TQ2kcJBNWASUM~bFrtvWQvlIztRQTJJbtRlozWBri1-uzsG969BUSB2IGF6UFBIEhjc10JXd~3bpYS1EUdELFaI~HvB8ZRqjB4scHhZLPIO3yIDuAQvkYeO6wNpLNIlBRMCugNUY6cCVBqvZwCzCPuh6gsb0oYcGmyjYHHllYzLCHO7tzeNuFxNcwaBUc2ChUGP76eB9tD5oUEaFa-aqGrKgDf8tp0yFP6FklgTeHt7LNLjW28dseqXfNJTlLjCcUMb6W~zmWnmDNaDVnfdfXwkJvvv7FygJsfMqiKiW-s65pQ6ZovB9hxsMIOl7fYSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Education Policy Committee heard HB292, a sponsor-requested bill to establish a commission to study possible consolidation and shared services among New Hampshire’s 100+ school administrative units.

Representative Rick Ladd, who sponsored the measure, framed the proposal as a study rather than an immediate merger. He said the effort is intended to look for efficiencies — cooperative purchasing, shared transportation, combined special-education or IT services — without prescribing a single model statewide. “I’m not advocating that we have 1 per county,” Ladd said. “I just think that…there are too many school districts to cross lines.”

Local leaders and associations urged caution. Jerry Frew of the New Hampshire School Administrators Association described the superintendent’s role as complex and locally connected, warning that large consolidations risk bureaucratic distance and loss of community responsiveness. “How would 1 superintendent be expected to deal effectively with all these major issues in several school districts and communities simultaneously?” Frew asked, citing the range of responsibilities school leaders now manage.

Other witnesses described reasons some communities previously withdrew from cooperative arrangements to create smaller SAUs that better reflect local priorities. Anne Marie Banfield and other public speakers urged the committee to study administrative costs, pointing to examples where SAU or district administrative growth has outpaced classroom spending. Doris Hoency suggested any study should review federal mandates and funding flows as part of a cost-benefit analysis.

Representative Ladd said a study commission should include knowledgeable stakeholders and suggested the study could learn from actions in other states and recent state incentives that offered limited grants for consolidation. Several committee members asked whether local withdrawal rules and charter or cross-border districts would complicate any statewide proposal; Ladd said such complexities are reasons to study the issue rather than act immediately.

No formal action was taken. The committee indicated it would consider the bill as part of a suite of proposals and may refine membership and charge if it moves forward.","Representative Rick Ladd introduced HB292 to create a commission to study consolidation of New Hampshire’s school administrative units (SAUs); testimony touched on potential shared services, local resistance, governance complexities and experiences in other states.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6373292,"Sponsor seeks to add 'parents' to educator code of ethics; committee asks where to place the term",215,4195000,4410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff&start=4195&end=4410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146039-a6f9649294fbad2c69c324b418ec11ff/thumbnail_4195000.jpg","/articles/6373292/New-Hampshire/Sponsor-seeks-to-add-parents-to-educator-code-of-ethics-committee-asks-where-to-place-the-term","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373292-0dcb1fe089b2237d19574e5e2e79f4d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095475&Signature=MOj0C3RXNSBl~Km5Gc8Uq8xui1KbD5bPSkCV~QEY4rIGot1vgP71SOaM~6aZS8sokBXnaqEotbODv052em91mfRKhTRB2ji2f8xZr2yvoiJhoSKTF477X4MVqTS5WJ0tqLB6ng-4nryB84Qfeg0xogmR8IbDVPw7u9fGs~DaSoY66ntUyxdzcwtO7MYtUVDUqsuOjchCg9lRGbppP3ER~KeTV~FLpQS7XQtD2GuEc~SCAnaf4TmPFjAvjzLv5I9zgjzgig2NYM59TL0LPnRINoiNFp4v91at970h-bDyLCnmVuAigmy04Quc-mX5YKfFAao8wEb8KvMuxO2L41zfUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Rick Ladd told the House Education Policy Committee he intends HB235 to add parents and guardians to the educator code of ethics and code of conduct so those obligations are explicit in statute.

Ladd explained that the code adopted in rule contains four topical areas—responsibility to the education profession; responsibility to students; responsibility to the school community; and ethical technology use—but that the word “parent” does not appear in the statute’s main headings. He proposed adding parents and guardians to the third category—responsibility to the school community—to avoid reopening the rulemaking structure under the other headings. “I realized, oh, maybe we put parent into the wrong principle. Maybe it belonged elsewhere,” Ladd said, describing an amendment that inserts parents and guardians into the school-community principle.

Committee members asked whether the change was intended to trigger new rulemaking or a wider review of the code and whether the amendment might lead to more disciplinary rules. Ladd said his narrow objective was to ensure parents are explicitly mentioned in the statute’s primary list of responsibilities; he also said there had been past work to clarify a confidential letter-of-concern as a nondisciplinary step in the code of conduct, but that HB235 is not advancing that change now.

NEA New Hampshire’s Brian Hawkins told the committee educators value their relationships with parents but that past drafting intentionally kept parents included under the school-community rubric. Hawkins said educators worry the change could broaden rulemaking or invite unintended policy changes; NEA asked for clarity of intent and careful drafting.

No formal action was taken; the sponsor and committee indicated they will work on the precise statutory placement and consider limited drafting adjustments to achieve the sponsor’s intent without unintended rulemaking consequences.","Representative Rick Ladd proposed amending the educator code of ethics to explicitly include responsibility to parents and guardians; testimony and committee discussion focused on where to insert the language so it supports but does not expand rulemaking authority in unintended ways.","actionData","errors"]

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Panel weighs HB90 to let college faculty teach limited hours in high schools for concurrent enrollment

Committee hears bill to let state require passing scores for initial teacher licensure, with CTE carve-outs

Committee hears HB131 to push local boards to ban personal phone use during instruction; Pelham district reports smoother classrooms

Lawmakers consider study of consolidating school administrative units to seek efficiencies

Sponsor seeks to add 'parents' to educator code of ethics; committee asks where to place the term