16 NCAC 06C .0336         Initial professional license

(a)  To qualify for an initial professional educator license, an applicant must either:

(1)           Have completed a recognized EPP in North Carolina and be recommended by the EPP for the requested license;

(2)           Have completed an EPP based outside of North Carolina; or

(3)           Hold a clear license or its equivalent issued by a jurisdiction outside of North Carolina and have fewer than three years of licensed teaching experience in that jurisdiction.

(b)  The governing body of a public school unit may request an IPL for an applicant under its employment if the applicant has completed all academic requirements, field experience, clinical experience, and other requirements for a recognized EPP in North Carolina but has not satisfied the applicable licensure examination requirements. Under these circumstances, the recommendation of the EPP is not required.

(c)  An IPL shall entitle the licensee to practice as an independent professional educator in North Carolina.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-12(9); 115C-270.5; 115C-270.20; 115C-295;

Eff. October 1, 2020;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2026.