New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB 1403 — relative to credentials for the position of school business administrator.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill relates to the qualifications required for school business administrators.

This bill proposes changes to the credentials needed for school business administrators. It aims to clarify or modify the qualifications for this position in schools.

Summary

relative to credentials for the position of school business administrator.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes required credentials for the position of school business administrator.

  • RSA 186

    186:8-a School Business Administrator; Credentials Required. I. An individual shall have the following entry-level requirements to be certified as a business administrator: (a) Have completed a state board of education-approved program in the area of business administration at the bachelor's or master's degree level; or (b) Have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in business, and: (1) Have acquired the competencies, skills, and knowledge as itemized in paragraph III and through experience in comparable business management positions; or (2) Have demonstrated the equivalent of completing an approved program in business administration through experience in comparable business management positions and having successfully completed an individualized professional development plan. II. The candidate shall file the following materials and documents with the bureau of credentialing: (a) Completed application forms; (b) Previous work record; (c) Education record; and (d) A minimum of 3 confidential references from persons who can attest to the candidate's proficiencies in the required leadership area. III. Qualifications for business administrators shall include the following skills, competencies, and knowledge in the following areas: (a) Educational organization; (b) Financial resource management; (c) Human resource management; (d) Facility and property management; (e) Information management; (f) Risk management; (g) Pupil transportation; and (h) Food service.

    This establishes a new section in existing law outlining the credentials required for school business administrators.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1403 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA DV 196-152 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 84

  3. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0402h

  4. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 9 P. 37

  5. Executive Session: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 232

  6. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:20 pm GP 232

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 19

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1403 do?
relative to credentials for the position of school business administrator.
Who sponsors HB 1403?
HB 1403 is sponsored by Peggy Balboni (Democrat), Karen Ebel (Democrat), Sallie Fellows (Democrat), Hope Damon (Democrat), and Tracy Bricchi (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1403?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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