NC Education Code · NC Policy Manual
NC 1508-4 Total Caseload
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes maximum caseload limits for special education personnel in North Carolina schools. Elementary special education teachers are capped at 35 students, while middle and high school teachers and related service providers are each capped at 50 students. These limits govern how many students can be assigned to a single special education professional.
Key requirements
- Elementary Special Education General/Targeted Skills – Not to Exceed 35 Students
- Middle and High School General/Targeted Skills – Not to Exceed 50 Students
- Related Service Providers – Not to Exceed 50 Students
Affected parties
- Elementary special education teachers
- Middle school special education teachers
- High school special education teachers
- Related service providers
- Students with IEPs or special education needs
- Local education agencies