H959 - Various Education Changes. (SL 2025-38)

Overview: Section 4 of S.L. 2025‑38 (House Bill 959) authorizes certain nonpublic schools to request a residency license. A residency license is a one‑year teaching license that can be renewed twice. The nonpublic school is authorized to request a residency license if it meets both of the following:

• Meets the nonpublic school requirements in either Part 1 or Part 2 of Article 39 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes.
• Is approved and monitored by the Department of Public Instruction to provide special education and related services pursuant to a student's individualized education program.

This section became effective July 1, 2025, and applies to applications for residency licenses occurring on or after that date.