Rules (APA)

Pursuant to Article IX of the North Carolina Constitution, the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) is responsible for "supervising and administering the free public school system and the educational funds provided for its support." The State Board of Education adopts rules in furtherance of its constitutional mandate.

This web page contains rules adopted by and proposed by the NCSBE. The website also offers the public an opportunity to participate in the development of all proposed NCSBE rules by providing comments and requesting public hearings.

Current NCSBE Rules

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Tab/Accordion Items

In compliance with Section 150B-21.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the State Board of Education (“SBE”) hereby gives notice of its intent to adopt 16 NCAC 06G .0701 (Parental Concern Hearings) as a temporary rule. 

The effective date of the proposed rule is January 30, 2024, subject to the timeline set forth in N.C.G.S. § 150B-21.1(d).

The SBE will hold a public hearing on this proposed rule via WebEx on December 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public may access the public hearing using the information at the bottom of this notice.

The SBE will also accept written comments via mail and email until December 8, 2023. Written comments may be submitted to:

Ryan M. Collins
Office of General Counsel
State Board of Education
6302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6302
ryan.collins@dpi.nc.gov

For additional information, please contact:

Lou Martin
lou.martin@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2257 (phone)
984-236-2348 (fax)
Public Hearing WebEx Information

https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mc71cb2a60815c84f5270971762b1c2bb

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 10:30 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2436 312 2295
Password: RmVDcnHH523

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Access code: 243 631 22295

In compliance with Section 150B-21.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the State Board of Education (“SBE”) hereby gives notice of its intent to adopt 16 NCAC 06D .0510 (Three-Year Graduation) as a temporary rule. 

The intended effective date of the proposed rule is February 8, 2024, subject to the timeline set forth in N.C.G.S. § 150B-21.1(d).

The SBE will hold a public hearing on this proposed rule via WebEx on November 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may access the public hearing using the information at the bottom of this notice.

The SBE will also accept written comments via mail and email until December 8, 2023. Written comments may be submitted to:

Ryan M. Collins
Office of General Counsel
State Board of Education
6302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6302
ryan.collins@dpi.nc.gov

For additional information, please contact:

Lou Martin
lou.martin@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2257 (phone)
984-236-2348 (fax)
Public Hearing WebEx Information

https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m44ab59323c09726db387a42f799aabd4

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 9:00 AM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2426 368 0616
Password: apU23qCpe3U

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Access code: 242 636 80616

Public Notice

In accordance with G.S.§ 150B-19.1(c) the State Board of Education (SBE) is accepting public comments on proposed rule 16 NCAC 06C .0408 Parental Leave.

Public Hearing

Date:  September 13, 2023
Time:  9:00 a.m. 
Location: Virtual (details below)
Host: Ryan Collins

https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m2d4e97cbd0a3b50b1dde1c5ff31d44ab
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 9:00 AM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2420 266 1624
Password: JVmr5VfVj57

Join by video system:
Dial 24202661624@webex.com
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Access code: 242 026 61624

 

Written Comments

Written Comments may be submitted on or before September 13th, 2023 via email:  thomas.ziko@dpi.nc.gov or mailed to:

Thomas Ziko 
State Board of Education 
6302 Mail Service Center 
Raleigh, NC  27699-6302 
 

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Ryan Collins via email (ryan.collins@dpi.nc.gov) or phone (984-236-2255).

Public Notice

In accordance with G.S.§ 150B-19.1(c) the State Board of Education (SBE) is accepting public comments on proposed rule 16 NCAC 06G .0601 Permanent Rule Remote Academies Hardware and Software Fees.

Public Hearing

Date:  June 30, 2023
Time:  9:00 a.m.
Location:  https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m9c65c3d81c80aff504a1eff74a28bd3c

Written Comments

Written Comments may be submitted on or before August 14th, 2023 via email:  thomas.ziko@dpi.nc.gov or mailed to:

Thomas Ziko
State Board of Education
6302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-6302
 

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Lou Martin via email: lou.martin@dpi.nc.gov or phone: 984-236-2257 or Fax: 984-236-2348

Public Notice

Decennial Rule Review: 16 NCAC 06 - Elementary and Secondary Education

In accordance with G.S.§ 150B-21.3A the State Board of Education (SBE) is accepting public comments on rules deemed unnecessary.  Unnecessary means a rule the SBE has determined to be obsolete, redundant, or otherwise not needed - G.S.§ 150B-21.3A(a)(6).  

Public comment is defined by G.S. 150B-21.3A(a)(5) as a written objection to all or part of a rule.  Additionally, pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2), in order for the Rules Review Commission to determine whether the public comment has merit, the public comment must address the specific substance of the rule and address any of the standards of Commission review, as set forth in G.S. 150B-21.9(a).

Written Comments and Public Hearing

Written Comments may be submitted on or before January 14, 2022 via email:  lou.martin@dpi.nc.gov or mailed to:

Lou Martin, Research Assistant
State Board of Education
6302 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-6302

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Lou Martin via email: lou.martin@dpi.nc.gov or phone: 984-236-2257 or Fax: 984-236-2348