Remove Testing Requirement for Teacher Licensure.
HB 573 proposes to eliminate the standardized testing requirement for individuals applying for a teacher license in North Carolina. The bill repeals existing laws that mandate these examinations and prohibits the State Board of Education from adopting any future rules or policies requiring them. This change directly affects all applicants seeking a teacher license, including those pursuing a limited license.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
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This bill version transition shows administrative formatting updates rather than substantive policy changes. The primary modifications involve updating sponsor information to include Representative Carver, adding referral committee details, and changing the bill identifier from a draft number to the official House Bill 573 designation. These changes reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process from initial filing to first edition.
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Updated sponsor information to include Representative Carver as a co-sponsor and added a reference to the General Assembly website for the complete sponsor list
Added referral committee information directing the bill to Education-K-12, State and Local Government, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House committees
Changed bill identifier from draft number DRH40320-NG-97 to official House Bill 573 designation
Updated page header and footer information to reflect the official bill number and edition status
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Committee
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Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken
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Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Filed
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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