16 NCAC 06C .0340         Requirements to be Issued an Initial Professional License for an Educator

In addition to the requirements set forth in G.S. 115C-270.20(a)(3), to be issued an Initial Professional License (IPL), an applicant shall submit the following information:

(1)           official degree dated transcripts;

(2)           recommendation by the EPP or approval by the SBE; and

(3)           any applicable valid and current out-of-state educator license.

If an applicant is seeking direct approval from the SBE, the hiring or employing Local Education Agency shall submit an application. The SBE shall approve the applicant if he or she has completed all the academic, field, clinical, and professional requirements for licensure as prescribed for program completion by his or her cooperating EPP, except passing licensure exams.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-12; 115C-268.1; 115C-268.5; 115C-270.5; 115C-270.15; 115C-270.20;

Emergency Adoption Eff. August 20, 2019;

Eff. March 17, 2021.