NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0341
Plain English summary
This rule establishes the requirements for obtaining a Residency License (RL) in North Carolina, which must be requested by a local board of education. Applicants must submit official transcripts, be employed by an LEA, have completed 24 hours of relevant coursework or passed a content area exam, and be enrolled in an SBE-approved EPP. The LEA and EPP must jointly verify most of these requirements on the official Residency License form.
Key requirements
- Submit official degree dated transcripts
- Be employed by a LEA
- Have either completed 24 hours of coursework relevant to the requested licensure area or passed the content area examination relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the SBE
- Be enrolled in a SBE approved EPP
- The information required by Paragraph (a) of this Rule, other than the official degree dated transcripts, must be verified on the Residency License form by the LEA and EPP
Affected parties
- Teacher license applicants
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Local boards of education
- Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)
- State Board of Education (SBE)