HB1795

Requiring criminal history record checks for the renewal of teaching licenses.

Complete·5/19/26

New Hampshire HB1795 mandates criminal history record checks for all educators renewing their teaching licenses every three years.

New Hampshire HB1795 amends state law to require criminal history record checks for educators renewing their teaching licenses every three years. This applies to teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, school nurses, instructional specialists, and educational specialists. The checks must be submitted to the Department of Education at least 60 days before the credential expiration date. The act also establishes a secure system for accessing findings of abuse and neglect for individuals on the central registry. This law takes effect on July 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:15 AM

Education Hearing

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Education Policy and Administration Executive Session

History

May 19

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 76; eff. 07/01/2027

May 11

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/07/2026); Senate Journal 12

May 11

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 House Journal 12