HB 705 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Career and Technical Education Licensure Requirements/Study.

HB 705 directs North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction to study whether Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school teachers could qualify through alternative paths, such as industry credentials instead of traditional teaching licenses. The study must examine required credentials, experience levels, and competency measures by March 2026, with recommendations for potential licensure modifications. This bill does not change current rules but sets the stage for future policy decisions affecting CTE educators and skilled professionals seeking teaching roles.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Filed Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill's header information was updated to reflect additional sponsors (Cotham and Willis) and a revised filing date. The bill number identifier was changed from a draft code to the official bill version number. These are primarily administrative updates rather than substantive policy changes.
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Added two additional sponsors (Representatives Cotham and Willis) to the bill's sponsor list, expanding the coalition of legislators supporting the study of CTE licensure requirements.

Updated the bill identifier from draft code DRH40404-NG-43 to official version H705-v-1, indicating the bill has been formally filed with the General Assembly.

Changed the filing date from April 2, 2025 to April 3, 2025, reflecting the official submission date to the House.

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Apr 3, 2025
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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 2, 2025
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2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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