Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Deletes the proposed changes to GS 115C-157.1 that made individuals with a bachelor's or graduate degree who attend a community college and complete courses concentrating in teacher preparation for at least one semester eligible to contract with a local board of education to teach high school–level courses in a career and technical education career cluster that is in the individual's area of specialized knowledge or work experience. 

Revises the proposed changes to GS 115C-289.5 to make individuals with a related bachelor's or graduate degree who attend a community college and complete courses concentrating in teacher preparation for at least one semester eligible to contract with a local board of education to teach high school–level courses in fine and performing arts and foreign language, in addition to the core subject areas as previously provided, in the individual's area of specialized knowledge or work experience. Adds that one semester of courses concentrating in teacher preparation means at least nine credit hours taken in a semester in a program of study leading to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in teacher preparation. Additionally, expands the existing directive for the State Board of Education to develop criteria of relevant education or employment experience for higher education faculty to qualify to contract as an adjunct instructor to include fine and performing arts and foreign language, in addition to specific core subject areas, in grades K-12. Makes conforming changes to the statute's title.

Makes conforming changes to the act's long title.