NC S112

Eligible school districts (those with bond authority and at least 5,000 average daily membership in 2023-2024) may submit a Financial and Hiring Flexibility Plan to the State Board of Education by January 15, 2026, for implementation beginning July 1, 2026

Participating districts may employ up to 50% unlicensed teachers per school, though core subject teachers (math, science, social studies, language arts) must be college graduates and all unlicensed teachers must complete preservice training

Districts must meet specific goals by the 2030-2031 school year: 100% of students completing career development plans by senior year, 90% teacher retention rate, and average growth index of 0.50 or greater

State funds allocated to participating districts will be largely unrestricted in use, subject only to federal law requirements and State Board rules for federal compliance

The State Board must review district performance after the 2030-2031 school year and every three years thereafter, with authority to terminate plans for failure to meet academic goals, fiscal mismanagement, or if majority of schools are identified as low-performing