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This bill removes standardized testing requirements for teacher licensure in North Carolina by repealing several existing statutes and adding a new provision that explicitly prohibits the State Board of Education from requiring standardized examinations as a condition for obtaining a teacher license. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous legal sections related to examination requirements for teacher licensure and adds a new section that prevents the State Board from adopting any rules mandating standardized tests for individuals seeking a teacher license. The bill also modifies language related to limited licenses, removing references to specific examination requirements and instead focusing on employment and effectiveness. The changes apply to anyone applying for a teacher license on or after the bill becomes law, potentially making it easier for individuals to become licensed teachers by removing the standardized testing barrier. This legislation aims to streamline the teacher licensure process and potentially address teacher shortages by reducing administrative hurdles to entering the teaching profession.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S204