Bill Text: NC S289 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Education Preparation Reform Act
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-23 - Re-ref Com On Education/Higher Education [S289 Detail]
Download: North_Carolina-2015-S289-Amended.html
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2015
S 1
SENATE BILL 289
Short Title: Education Preparation Reform Act. |
(Public) |
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Sponsors: |
Senator Barefoot (Primary Sponsor). |
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Referred to: |
Rules and Operations of the Senate. |
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March 16, 2015
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to Improve teacher education preparation programs in north carolina.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 115C‑296(b)(2) is amended by adding a new sub-subdivision to read:
"g. Maintain a nationally accredited teacher education unit that promotes continuous improvement in teacher preparation programs."
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective July 1, 2015, and applies to new applicants for approval of teacher preparation programs by the State Board of Education on or after July 1, 2015, and to currently approved teacher education programs applicants who apply for continuing approval on or after July 1, 2017.