HB 946 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Montessori Teaching License.

House Bill 946 establishes a new class of teaching license in North Carolina specifically for educators in Montessori schools. This "Montessori license" allows individuals to teach only in schools that primarily use Montessori instruction. To qualify, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, possess a valid credential from a recognized Montessori organization, and complete any required state examinations. This license does not permit the holder to teach in public schools that are not Montessori schools unless they also hold a separate public school teaching license.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Filed Edition 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill underwent minor formatting and sponsorship changes during its transition from filing to the first edition. The primary substantive change is the addition of two new co-sponsors (Representatives Biggs and Brockman) alongside the original sponsor, Representative Cotham. The bill's scope, eligibility criteria, and substantive provisions remain unchanged in this version.
TECHNICAL

Bill number changed from DRH40481-NG-36 to H946-v-1, reflecting standard House bill numbering format.

Added two additional sponsors (Representatives Biggs and Brockman) to the bill's sponsorship list.

Referred to committee date updated from April 10, 2025 to April 14, 2025, with additional committee assignments added.

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Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Added
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Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Serial Referral To Finance Added
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Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken
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Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 10, 2025
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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