NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0301
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the general requirements for obtaining, maintaining, and modifying professional licenses issued by the NC Department of Public Instruction for employment in LEAs. It covers application procedures, license effective dates and expiration, license types and their validity periods, and the rule that personnel may only be assigned to areas in which they hold appropriate licensure. An exception allows any licensed teacher deemed best qualified to teach remedial courses regardless of license area.
Key requirements
- Any person who desires to obtain employment from a LEA in a professional position shall apply for and obtain a license from the department.
- Each applicant shall file an application together with an official transcript(s), a recommendation by a designated official of the approved IHE where preparation was completed, and the licensure fee specified in G.S. 115C-296(a2).
- The department shall evaluate each application and its supporting documentation and shall notify each applicant of the action it takes.
- An applicant who desires to upgrade, renew or add new fields to a license shall supply documentation to the department that supports the desired action.
- Every license shall expire on June 30 unless it is renewed or extended in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
- A provisional license issued pursuant to Rule .0305(c) of this Section shall be valid for one year.
- A lateral entry license issued pursuant to Rule .0305(b) of this Section shall be valid for two years.
- The initial license issued pursuant to Rule .0304(c)(1) of this Section shall be valid for three years.
- The continuing license issued pursuant to Rule .0304(c)(2) of this Section shall be valid for five years.
- Professional personnel may be assigned only to areas in which the individual holds a license, a provisional license, endorsement or provisional endorsement as required by the department.
- The LEA may assign any licensed teacher who is the best qualified to teach remedial courses, regardless of license area.
- This provision shall not apply to any vocational license that has been restricted by the department as a part of completing licensure requirements.
Affected parties
- Licensed teachers
- Prospective teachers seeking licensure
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- NC Department of Public Instruction