115C-555. Qualification of nonpublic schools. [Effective until July 1, 2022]
The provisions of this Part shall apply to any nonpublic school which has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) It is accredited by the State Board of Education.
(2) It is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency.
(3) It is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools.
(4) It receives no funding from the State of North Carolina. For the purposes of this Article, scholarship funds awarded pursuant to Part 2A of this Article, Article 41 of this Chapter, or Part 1H of Article 9 of this Chapter to eligible students attending a nonpublic school shall not be considered funding from the State of North Carolina. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 8.29(c); 2017-57, s. 10A.4(c).)
115C-555. Qualification of nonpublic schools. [Effective July 1, 2022]
The provisions of this Part shall apply to any nonpublic school which has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) It is accredited by the State Board of Education.
(2) It is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency.
(3) It is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools.
(4) It receives no funding from the State of North Carolina. For the purposes of this Article, scholarship funds awarded pursuant to Part 2A of this Article or Article 41 of this Chapter to eligible students attending a nonpublic school shall not be considered funding from the State of North Carolina. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 8.29(c); 2017-57, s. 10A.4(c); 2021-180, s. 8A.3(p).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.
§ 115C-548 - Attendance; health and safety regulations.
§ 115C-549 - Standardized testing requirements.
§ 115C-550 - High school competency testing.
§ 115C-551 - Voluntary participation in the State programs.
§ 115C-552 - New school notice requirements; termination.
§ 115C-553 - Duly authorized representative.
§ 115C-554 - Requirements exclusive.
§ 115C-555 - Qualification of nonpublic schools[Effective until July 1, 2022]
§ 115C-556 - Attendance; health and safety regulations.
§ 115C-557 - Standardized testing requirements.
§ 115C-558 - High school competency testing.
§ 115C-559 - Voluntary participation in the State programs.
§ 115C-560 - New school notice requirements; termination.
§ 115C-561 - Duly authorized representative.
§ 115C-562 - Requirements exclusive.
§ 115C-562.2 - Scholarship grants.
§ 115C-562.3 - Verification of eligibility; information from other State agencies.
§ 115C-562.6 - Scholarship endorsement.
§ 115C-562.7 - Authority reporting requirements.
§ 115C-562.8 - The Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve.
§ 115C-564 - Qualifications and requirements.
§ 115C-565 - Requirements exclusive.
§ 115C-566 - Driving eligibility certificates; requirements.
§ 115C-566.1 - Disclosure of student data and records by nonpublic schools.
§ 115C-567.1 - Outreach and assistance for parents and students[Effective until July 1, 2022]
§ 115C-567.11 - Tuition liability limitation.