granting the department of education rulemaking authority to require candidates to obtain passing scores on professional education assessments.

HB 362 requires all candidates seeking New Hampshire teaching, administrator, or specialist licenses to achieve passing scores on professional education assessments. This applies to educators seeking certification in public schools, with a specific exception allowing local school boards to request waivers for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. The bill grants the Department of Education rulemaking authority to establish these assessment requirements and processes. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.