Skip to main content
An official website of the State of North Carolina An official website of NC How you know

State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy.

Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website.

Utility Menu
  • NC SUPERINTENDENT
  • STATE BOARD
  • NC.GOV
Home

Main menu

  • Educators
    • Educators
    • Educator Preparation
    • Educator Recognition Programs
    • Educator's Licensure
    • Home Base
    • National Board Certification
    • Professional Development
    • Recruitment & Support
    • Specialized Instructional Support
    • TeachNC
    • Troops to Teachers
    • Work for NC Schools
  • Students & Families
    • Students & Families
    • Alternative Choices
    • Enhanced Opportunities
    • Parent Advisory Commission
    • Parent's Corner
    • Student Advisory Council
    • Student Support
  • Districts & Schools
    • Districts & Schools
    • AIM Conference
    • Charter Schools
    • Classroom Resources
    • District Operations
    • Districts & Schools Support
    • Federal Program Monitoring
    • Funding Opportunities
    • High School Graduation Requirements
    • Operation Polaris
    • Recognitions
    • Accountability and Testing
  • Data & Reports
    • Data & Reports
    • Common Education Data Analysis and Reporting System (CEDARS)
    • Data Calendar
    • Data Reporting and Program Monitoring
    • Demographics and Finances
    • Dropout and Discipline Data
    • Economically Disadvantaged
    • School Accountability, Reporting, and Educator Performance
    • School Report Cards
  • News
    • News
    • Awards, Reports and Legal Documents
    • Calendar
    • COVID-19 Response & Resources
    • District Visits & Voices
    • K-12 Education Legislation and Reports
    • Press Releases
    • Public Notices
  • About DPI
    • About DPI
    • Contact Us
    • Education Directory
    • Human Resources Division
    • Intern with DPI
    • Internal Audit & Advisory Services
    • State Board of Education
    • State Superintendent of Public Instruction
    • Technology Services

Utility Menu

  • NC SUPERINTENDENT
  • STATE BOARD
  • NC.GOV
  1. Home
  2. Districts & Schools
  3. Classroom Resources
  4. Academic Standards
  5. Standard Course of Study
  6. Social Studies
  7. Legislation & Policy

Legislation & Policy

Legislation and State Board Policies Relating to Social Studies

  • Advanced Courses Satisfying Graduation Requirements
  • Character Education § 115C-81.60 
  • Course for Credit
  • The Founding Principles Act (Session Law 2011-273)
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Personal Financial Literacy § 115C-81.65 
  • Session Law 2019-82 (House Bill 924)
  • Textbook Adoption
  • Veterans' History Awareness Month (Session Law 2017-65)

Side Nav

          • Social Studies
            • Legislation & Policy
            • Professional Learning
            • Standard Course of Study & Supporting Resources
            • The NC Holocaust Education Act

Contact Us

Physical Address:
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
 
Mailing Address:
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6301 

Phone: 984-236-2100

Work for Us

Work for NC Schools

Job Opportunities at DPI

For State Employees

Login to DPI Inside

Follow Us

Network Menu

  • Education Directory
  • nc.gov
  • Website Feedback
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer & Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Open Budget
Hosted on Digital Commons