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HB1402 Relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.

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Relative to credentials for the position of superintendent of schools.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

No direct financial impact on residents.

6
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Your Community

Superintendent qualifications directly affect the quality of education leadership in school districts.

5
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Your Freedom

Credential requirements are a professional standards matter with limited freedom implications.

Status

Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16

Sponsor

Hope Damon (D)

The Short Version

Addresses credential requirements for school superintendents, potentially strengthening or weakening qualifications needed for this critical leadership position. The bill was tabled 184-150.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • ▲ Potential superintendent candidates
  • ▲ School districts seeking broader candidate pools

Who Pays the Price

  • ▼ Education quality if standards are weakened
  • ▼ Current educators meeting higher standards

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

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