Senate committee substitute replaces the content of the 1st edition with the following.

Enacts GS 115C-565.1, establishing eligibility criteria for students enrolled in a home school to participate in the administration of the PSAT/NMSQT or PLAN, or to take any AP course exam, offered by the local administrative unit that the student would be assigned to if the student attended public school. Lists distinct criteria for standardized testing and AP exams, including satisfying specified applicable academic or testing requirements, payment of administration fees, and requiring a parent or responsible adult designated by the parent to serve as proctor if necessary. Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-174.18 and GS 115C-174.26 to refer to the eligibility requirements of new GS 115C-565.1.