NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0340
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the documentation and procedural requirements for obtaining an Initial Professional License (IPL) for educators in North Carolina. Applicants must submit official transcripts, an EPP recommendation or SBE approval, and any applicable out-of-state license. When seeking direct SBE approval, the employing LEA must submit the application, and the SBE will approve candidates who have met all academic and program requirements except passing licensure exams.
Key requirements
- applicant shall submit official degree dated transcripts
- applicant shall submit recommendation by the EPP or approval by the SBE
- applicant shall submit any applicable valid and current out-of-state educator license
- If an applicant is seeking direct approval from the SBE, the hiring or employing Local Education Agency shall submit an application
- The SBE shall approve the applicant if he or she has completed all the academic, field, clinical, and professional requirements for licensure as prescribed for program completion by his or her cooperating EPP, except passing licensure exams
Affected parties
- educator license applicants
- Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)
- State Board of Education (SBE)
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- out-of-state educators seeking NC licensure