Bill > H304

This bill allows the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to establish a specialized Trades High School serving students in grades 10-12, with a primary focus on Career and Technical Education. The school will be granted flexibility from certain standard educational statutes and will have unique staffing and licensing requirements, including that at least 50% of teachers must hold teacher licenses and core subject teachers must be college graduates. The bill permits the school to hire non-licensed teachers who must complete specific preservice training in areas like disability education, student behavior management, and communication strategies. Additionally, the school's board will develop criteria for a new "Trades Diploma" that students can earn by completing at least 22 credits, with the specific requirements to be submitted to the State Board of Education before implementation. The bill will take effect immediately but will apply starting in the 2025-2026 school year, providing a pathway for students to receive specialized technical education with an alternative diploma option tailored to trades and technical skills.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H304