North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 634 — Private Alternative Teacher Preparation.

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    Passed Senate
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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The latest version of House Bill 634 has been updated to reflect a new date and added clarity about its referral to the Education - K-12 committee. This matters because it helps to streamline the legislative process and ensures that the bill is directed to the appropriate group for review and discussion. Removing outdated information allows for a more accurate and efficient tracking of the bill's progress.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 634 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/20/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 634 Short Title:
Representatives Hardister, Blackwell, Elmore, and Quick (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 10, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE CERTAIN QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE LATERAL ENTRY EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
Education - K-12 April 10, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE CERTAIN QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE LATERAL ENTRY TEACHER EDUCATION PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
Lateral entry teacher educationeducator preparation programs.
Lateral entry teacher education preparation programs.
(a1) The State Board of Education shall approve at least one, but no more than four, alternative, private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry educator preparation programs if the programs meet standards set by the State Board of Education.
(a1) The State Board of Education shall approve at least one, but no more than four, alternative, private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry teacher education preparation programs if the programs meet standards set by the State Board of Education.
The standards shall not exceed those standards applicable to institutions of higher education that offer other lateral entry programs.
(1) The competency-based standards necessary to earn a teaching license pursuant to subdivisions (1) through (4) of subsection (b) of this section.
(1) Preservice training pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(2) At least 80 instructional hours of classroom readiness training, including the preservice training pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, prior to entering the classroom.
(2) The competency-based standards necessary to earn a teaching license pursuant to subdivisions (1) through (4) of subsection (b) of this section.
(3) A minimum of three educator coaching visits in the first year of teaching.
(3) At least 80 instructional hours of classroom readiness training prior to entering the classroom.
(4) All required pedagogy and subject-area content completed by the end of the first year of teaching.
(4) A minimum of three educator coaching visits in the first year of teaching.
Alternative educator preparation program providers approved pursuant to this subsection shall administer the training needed to meet the standards set by the State Board of Education.
(5) All required pedagogy and subject-area content completed by the end of the first year of teaching.
(b) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., may provide a competency-based program of study for lateral entry teachers to complete the coursework *H634-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 necessary to earn a teaching license.
Alternative teacher education preparation program providers approved pursuant to this subsection shall administer the training needed to meet the standards set by the State Board of Education.
*H634-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (b) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., may provide a competency-based program of study for lateral entry teachers to complete the coursework necessary to earn a teaching license.
(d) In order to participate in the a community college or private, nonprofit two-year collegelateral entry program of study for lateral entry teachers, study, an individual must hold at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
(d) In order to participate in the community college or private, nonprofit two-year college program of study for lateral entry teachers, an individual must hold at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall request participation applications from alternative, private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry educator preparation programs no later than August 1, 2017, and shall present those applications to the State Board of Education no later than September 15, 2017.
The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall request participation applications from alternative, private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry teacher education preparation programs no later than August 1, 2017, and shall present those applications to the State Board of Education no later than September 1, 2017.
By November 15, 2017, the State Board of Education shall approve a minimum of one program, but no more than a total of four programs, if those programs meet the requirements of G.S.
By October 15, 2017, the State Board of Education shall approve a minimum of one program, but no more than a total of four programs, if those programs meet the requirements of G.S.
By December 15, 2019, and continuing each year thereafter, the State Board of Education shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the performance of teachers who attain a North Carolina teaching license through an alternative, Page 2 House Bill 634-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry educator preparation program.
Page 2 House Bill 634-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 By December 15, 2019, and continuing each year thereafter, the State Board of Education shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the performance of teachers who attain a North Carolina teaching license through an alternative, private, for-profit, or nonprofit lateral entry teacher education preparation program.
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  4. Regular Message Received From House

  5. Passed 1st Reading

  6. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  7. Passed 2nd Reading

  8. Passed 3rd Reading

  9. Placed On Cal For 04/24/2017

  10. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  11. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  12. Passed 1st Reading

  13. Ref To Com On Education - K-12

  14. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 73003
Democratic 14100
Republican 28000
U 1000
Total 116103
% of votes cast 97%1%0%3%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Lewis — Not Voting
McNeill — Yea
Michaux — Yea
Millis — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Yea
Boles — Yea
Boswell — Yea
Burr — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Dulin — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Not Voting
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
G.Adcock — Yea
L.Bell — Yea
DuaneHall — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
Jackson — Yea
G.Martin — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
BertJones — Yea
Brawley — Yea
BrendenJones — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Collins — Yea
Earle — Yea
Goodman — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Terry — Yea
Wray — Yea
DestinHall — Yea
K.Hall — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
Stone — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
R.Moore — Not Voting
Dollar — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McGrady — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Williams — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 634?
HB 634 is sponsored by Dennis Riddell (Republican), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Frank Iler (Republican), Hardister, Elmore, Boswell, Hugh Blackwell (Republican), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 634?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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