16 NCAC 06C .0341         permit to teach

(a)  The governing body of a public school unit may request a permit to teach for an applicant under its employment if the applicant:

(1)           Holds at least a bachelor's degree; and

(2)           Has never been issued any other North Carolina professional educator license.

(b)  A permit to teach shall be valid until June 30 of the fiscal year for which it was requested. A permit to teach cannot be extended or renewed.

(c)  For the purpose of certification for pay on the State Salary Schedule, a permit to teach shall be issued at the same level as that of a person who holds a bachelor's degree (A-Level) teacher license with zero years of experience, regardless of the applicant's education level or prior work experience.

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

Emergency Adoption Eff. August 20, 2019;

Eff. March 17, 2021;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2026.