Adds new subdivision (18b) to GS 115C 47 (powers and duties generally of local boards of education) requiring local school boards to adopt a policy to provide professional employees who do not have daily contact with students with (1) classroom experience in instructional delivery or (2) other contact with students during the
instructional day. The policy may provide for up to one renewal credit every five years per employee for activities that may include substitute teaching, individual tutoring of students, teaching model lessons, assisting the classroom teacher, or providing other services in the classroom. Applies beginning with the 2011-12 school year.