NC Education Code · Regulation

Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0308

Plain English summary

This regulation governs the reinstatement of expired educator licenses in North Carolina. An applicant seeking reinstatement must earn at least 15 units of credit within the five-year period immediately before applying. Upon reinstatement, the license is valid for a new five-year period starting from the date the required credits were completed.

Key requirements

  • All expired licenses shall be invalid until reinstated.
  • An applicant must earn a minimum of 15 units of credit during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement to be eligible for reinstatement.
  • A reinstated license shall be valid for a five-year period that begins from the date of completion of the required credits.

Affected parties

  • educators with expired licenses
  • license applicants seeking reinstatement
  • North Carolina educator licensing authority

Official source

http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title 16 - education/chapter 06 - elementary and secondary education/subchapter c/16 ncac 06c .0308.pdf