NC H991

Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Community Colleges must study and report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by March 15, 2025 on alternative or modified licensure paths for Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school teachers.

Study must review current CTE licensure policy and determine if different criteria would allow credentialed skilled workers or professionals to effectively teach students.

Report must include recommended criteria for credentialed workers to demonstrate subject matter competency, covering credential types, years of experience required, breadth of experience measures, and combinations thereof.

Report must include recommendations on implementing an alternative or modified licensure path for individuals meeting the study's recommended criteria.

Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in nonrecurring funds appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for fiscal year 2024-2025 to conduct the study.