NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0378
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the circumstances under which the State Board of Education (SBE) may grant one-year extensions to teachers who have not completed licensure requirements. Extensions are available only when 'extenuating circumstances' exist, defined narrowly as unpredictable illness or disability of the teacher, death or illness of a family member, or other unforeseeable emergencies that directly impacted the teacher's ability to complete requirements. The process for requesting such an extension is directed to Rule .0379 of the same Section.
Key requirements
- The SBE shall, upon request, grant one year extensions of time to satisfy licensure requirements upon a showing of 'extenuating circumstances'.
- Extenuating circumstances shall be defined as the unpredictable illness or disability of the teacher, the death, disability, or illness of a member of the teacher's family, or other unforeseeable emergencies beyond the control of the teacher.
- The emergency must have had a direct and immediate impact on the teacher's ability to complete the licensure requirements.
- The process for requesting an extension is outlined in Rule .0379 of this Section.
Affected parties
- Licensed teachers
- Teachers seeking initial or renewal licensure
- State Board of Education
- Local Education Agencies employing teachers with pending licensure requirements