H.B. 764
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 18, 2023
SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
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HOUSE BILL DRH40403-NG-75
Short Title: Montessori License. (Public)
Sponsors: Representative Cotham.
Referred to:
1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
2 AN ACT TO CREATE A NEW CLASS OF TEACHING LICENSE FOR USE IN
3 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS.
4 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
5 SECTION 1. G.S. 115C-270.20(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
6 "(7) Montessori License. – A license that only allows the holder of the license to
7 teach in a school that uses Montessori instruction as its primary method of
8 instruction. To receive this license, an individual shall meet the following
9 criteria:
10 a. Hold a valid credential from any of the following groups:
11 1. The American Montessori Society.
12 2. The Association Montessori Internationale.
13 3. A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council
14 for Teacher Education.
15 b. Hold a bachelor's degree in any field.
16 c. Complete any examination requirements adopted by the State Board.
17 An individual holding a license pursuant to this subdivision may not teach
18 students in a public school that is not a Montessori school unless the individual
19 holds another license issued by the State for public school teachers."
20 SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to applicants for
21 Montessori licenses on or after that date.
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Statutes affected:
Filed: 115C-270.20
Edition 1: 115C-270.20