200-O:4 Computer Science Educator Credential. – I. The department of education shall adopt through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A, a computer science educator credential that permits individuals holding eligible industry recognized credentials to receive a New Hampshire certified educator credential in the area of computer science. Such individuals shall be qualified to teach in approved New Hampshire education programs. II. Individuals teaching full time, or the equivalent, in an approved New Hampshire computer science education program shall be eligible for a $5,000 bonus for the first year of teaching, and $2,500 each year for the next 2 years of teaching. Only completed years of teaching shall be eligible and there shall be no proration for partial years. Source. 2023, 79:80, eff. July 1, 2023.
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