North Carolina H149 establishes a pilot program allowing certain school districts financial and hiring flexibility.

North Carolina H149 creates a pilot program to allow eligible school districts financial and hiring flexibility. The program, called the Financial and Hiring Flexibility Plan (FHFP), permits districts to employ up to 50% of teachers without state licenses if specific goals are met. Eligible districts must submit a plan to the State Board of Education by March 15, 2026, for implementation starting July 1, 2026. The State Board will review the plan's operation and student performance after the 2030-2031 school year and every three years thereafter.

North Carolina H149 establishes a pilot program allowing certain school districts financial and hiring flexibility.

North Carolina H149 creates a pilot program to allow eligible school districts financial and hiring flexibility. The program, called the Financial and Hiring Flexibility Plan (FHFP), permits districts to employ up to 50% of teachers without state licenses if specific goals are met. Eligible districts must submit a plan to the State Board of Education by March 15, 2026, for implementation starting July 1, 2026. The State Board will review the plan's operation and student performance after the 2030-2031 school year and every three years thereafter.