REMOVE TESTING REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHER LISC.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 573 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 27, 2025
AN ACT TO REPEAL THE STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHER LICENSURE AND TO PROHIBIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM ADOPTING RULES OR POLICIES IMPLEMENTING A STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENT FOR TEACHER LICENSURE.
Intro. by Cotham, Carver.
Status: Filed (House action) (Mar 27 2025)

Bill History:

H 573

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 573 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Mar 27 2025 - View Summary

    Identical to S 204, filled 2/27/25.

    Enacts new GS 115C-270.15A, barring the State Board of Education (Board) from adopting rules or policies requiring an applicant for a teaching license to complete a standardized examination as a condition for licensure. Repeals GS 115C-269.15(a) (testing requirement for educator preparation programs [EPP]), GS 115C-269.25(g) (pedagogy assessment for EPP’s), and GS 115C-270.15 (examination requirements for licensure). Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-270.20 (teaching licensure requirements).

    Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Education, Government, State Agencies, State Board of Education
    GS 115C
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