Allows nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers.

This bill modifies North Carolina's teacher licensing rules to allow nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers. These licenses are one-year permits, renewable twice, for individuals meeting specific criteria. The bill specifies that eligible teachers must hold a bachelor's or advanced degree, complete relevant coursework or pass an approved examination, and be enrolled in a recognized educator preparation program.

Allows nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers.

This bill modifies North Carolina's teacher licensing rules to allow nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers. These licenses are one-year permits, renewable twice, for individuals meeting specific criteria. The bill specifies that eligible teachers must hold a bachelor's or advanced degree, complete relevant coursework or pass an approved examination, and be enrolled in a recognized educator preparation program.