16 N.C. Admin. Code 6C.0378

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 06C .0378 - CIRCUMSTANCES FOR SEEKING EXCEPTION FROM LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

(a) The SBE shall, upon request, grant one year extensions of time to satisfy licensure requirements upon a showing of "extenuating circumstances" for individuals who:

(1) Following initial licensure, have not completed the course work required to maintain a license; or

(2) Have not met other licensure requirements.

(b) "Extenuating circumstances" shall be defined as the unpredictable illness or disability of the teacher, the death, disability, or illness of a member of the teacher's family, or other unforeseeable emergencies beyond the control of the teacher, provided that the emergency had a direct and immediate impact on the teacher's ability to complete the licensure requirements.

(c) The process for requesting an extension is outlined in Rule .0379 of this Section.

16 N.C. Admin. Code 06C .0378

Authority G.S. 115-12; 115C-268.1; 115C-268.5; 115C-270.5; 115C-270.20;
Eff. October 1, 2020.

Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 09, November 2, 2020 effective 10/1/2020.