H259 - 2023 Appropriations Act. (SL 2023-134)

Overview: Section 7.74 of S.L. 2023-134 requires the State Board of Education to grant a continuing professional license (CPL) to a teacher who meets the following criteria:

• Is licensed in a state that has substantially similar licensure requirements as North Carolina.
• Has at least three years of teaching experience.
• Is in good standing with the other state.

This section became effective October 3, 2023, and applies to out-of-state applicants for a CPL on or after that date.