Bill Summary for H 155 (2017-2018)
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View NCGA Bill Details | 2017-2018 Session |
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION LAWS.Intro. by K. Hall, Conrad, L. Bell, Floyd.
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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition:
Amends the long title.
Directs in GS 115C-296(b)(1) that the licensure program will provide licensure based on teaching experience for retirement licensure (currently, continuing licensure) of a teacher as specified.
Directs that the increased standards for continuing licensure will include, for teachers seeking a retirement license (currently, retired teachers serving as substitutes), at least 640 hours of documented employment as specified.
Deletes the proposed amendment to GS 115C-284. Amends GS 115C-284(e) to authorize local boards of education to select a retired principal or a retired assistant principal to serve as an interim principal for the remainder of any school year regardless of licensure status.
Clarifies that Section 1 of the act (amending GS 115C-296) applies to applications for retirement licensure on or after that date.