Bill > H159

This bill: - Modifies the "North Carolina Early Childhood Credential" definition to include various types of early childhood credentials, and requires the North Carolina Child Care Commission to adopt a rule to implement this definition. - Removes the requirement for individuals working towards an associate degree to complete a minimum number of semester hours per year to be eligible for employment as a teacher assistant in the NC Pre-K program, but this provision expires on December 31, 2023. - Requires the Department of Public Instruction to use federal IDEA funds to provide professional development and support to teachers in public schools who work with students with disabilities ages 3 through 5. - Removes the codified reference to PowerSchool and instead refers to the student information system. - Extends the enrollment priority for charter schools to include grandchildren of employees or board members. - Renames "Food Service" to "School Nutrition" and updates the requirements for school nutrition services. - Extends the educational opportunities provided under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to children of National Guard and Reserve members who are not in active duty status. - Makes various changes to the North Carolina Principal Fellows and North Carolina Teaching Fellows programs. - Expands the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. - Clarifies the eligibility of disabled veterans for the Patriot Star Family Scholarship programs. - Requires a school threat assessment survey and report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee. - Makes changes to the Advanced Teaching Roles program evaluation requirements.

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H159