North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H946: Montessori Teaching License.
Status: Introduced, April 28, 2025
What the bill says
An act to provide for a new class of teaching license that may only be used at a school using montessori instruction as its primary method of instruction.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW CLASS OF TEACHING LICENSE THAT MAY ONLY BE USED AT A SCHOOL USING MONTESSORI INSTRUCTION AS ITS PRIMARY METHOD OF INSTRUCTION. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. G.S. 115C-270.20(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read: "(7) Montessori license. - A license that allows the holder of the license to teach only in a school that uses Montessori instruction as its primary method of instruction. An individual holding a license pursuant to this subdivision may not teach students in a public school that is not a Montessori school unless the individual holds another license issued by the State for public school teachers. To receive this license, an individual shall meet the following criteria: a. Hold a valid credential from any of the following groups: 1. The American Montessori Society. 2. The Association Montessori Internationale. 3. A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. b. Hold a bachelor's degree in any field. c. Complete any examination requirements adopted by the State Board." SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to applicants for Montessori licenses on or after that date. *DRH40481-NG-36*
Sponsors
- Cotham (R) · primary sponsor
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70) · primary sponsor
- Brockman, Cecil (D, 60) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Added
- : Serial Referral To Finance Added
- : Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken
- : Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC, LICENSING & CERTIFICATION, TEACHERS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, OCCUPATIONS, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is H946?
- H946 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Montessori Teaching License.
- What does H946 do?
- In its own words: An act to provide for a new class of teaching license that may only be used at a school using montessori instruction as its primary method of instruction.
- What is the status of H946?
- Introduced as of April 28, 2025. Latest action: Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Added (April 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored H946?
- Cotham (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H946?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H946
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