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NC Gen Stat § 115C-548 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-548 - Attendance; health and safety regulations.

 115C-548. Attendance; health and safety regulations.Each private church school or school of religious charter shall make, and maintain annual attendance and disease immunization records for each pupil enrolled and regularly attending classes. Attendance by a child at any school to which this Part relates and which complies with this Part shall satisfy the requirements of compulsory school attendance so long as the school operates on a regular schedule, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations, during at least nine calendar months of the year. Each school shall be subject to reasonable fire, health and safety inspections by State, county and municipal authorities as required by law.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall ensure that materials are provided to these schools so that they can provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines at the beginning of every school year. This information may be provided electronically or on the Division's Web page. This information shall include the causes, symptoms, and how meningococcal meningitis and influenza are spread and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that materials are provided to these schools so that they can provide parents and guardians with information about cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus, and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases. This information may be provided electronically or on the Division's Web page. This information shall include the causes and symptoms of these diseases, how they are transmitted, how they may be prevented by vaccination, including the benefits and possible side effects of vaccination, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that information is available to these schools so that they can provide information annually on the preventable risks for preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies, including induced abortion, smoking, alcohol consumption, the use of illicit drugs, and inadequate prenatal care.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that information is available to these schools so that they can provide information on the manner in which a parent may lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person, in accordance with G.S. 7B-500.  (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2004-118, s. 4; 2007-59, s. 3; 2007-126, s. 3; 2013-307, s. 1.2.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-549 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-549 - Standardized testing requirements.

 115C-549. Standardized testing requirements.(a) Each private church school or school of religious charter shall administer, at least once in each school year, a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measurement selected by the chief administrative officer of such school, to all students enrolled or regularly attending grades three, six and nine, as follows:(1) For grades three and six, the nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling and mathematics.(2) For grade nine, the nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure either of the following:a. Achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling, and mathematics.b. Competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas.(b) Each school shall make and maintain records of the results achieved by its students. For one year after the testing, all records shall be made available, subject to G.S. 115C-174.13, at the principal office of such school, at all reasonable times, for annual inspection by a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina.  (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 1987, c. 738, s. 180(b); 2004-199, s. 30(a); 2021-111, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-550 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-550 - High school competency testing.

 115C-550. High school competency testing.To assure that all high school graduates possess those minimum skills and that knowledge thought necessary to function in society, each private church school or school of religious charter shall administer at least once in each school year, a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measure selected by the chief administrative officer of such school, to all students enrolled and regularly attending the eleventh grade. The nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas. Each private church school or school of religious charter shall establish a minimum score which must be attained by a student on the selected test in order to be graduated from high school. For one year after the testing, all records shall be made available, subject to G.S. 115C-174.13, at the principal office of such school, at all reasonable times, for annual inspection by a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina. (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2004-199, s. 30(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-551 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-551 - Voluntary participation in the State programs.

 115C-551. Voluntary participation in the State programs.Any such school may, on a voluntary basis, participate in any State operated or sponsored program which would otherwise be available to such school, including but not limited to the high school competency testing and statewide testing programs. (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-552 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-552 - New school notice requirements; termination.

 115C-552. New school notice requirements; termination.(a) Any new school to which this Part relates shall send to a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina a notice of intent to operate, name and address of the school, and name of the school's owner and chief administrator.(b) Any school to which this Part applies shall notify a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina upon termination of the school. (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-553 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-553 - Duly authorized representative.

 115C-553. Duly authorized representative.The duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina to whom reports of commencing operation and termination shall be made and who may inspect certain records under this Part shall be designated by the Governor. (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-554 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-554 - Requirements exclusive.

 115C-554. Requirements exclusive.No school, operated by any church or other organized religious group or body as part of its religious ministry, which complies with the requirements of this Part shall be subject to any other provision of law relating to education except requirements of law respecting fire, safety, sanitation and immunization. (1979, c. 505; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-555 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-555 - Qualification of nonpublic schools.

 115C-555. Qualification of nonpublic schools.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).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-556 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-556 - Attendance; health and safety regulations.

 115C-556. Attendance; health and safety regulations.Each qualified nonpublic school shall make, and maintain annual attendance and disease immunization records for each pupil enrolled and regularly attending classes. Attendance by a child at any school to which this Part relates and which complies with this Part shall satisfy the requirements of compulsory school attendance so long as the school operates on a regular schedule, excluding reasonable holidays and vacations, during at least nine calendar months of the year. Each school shall be subject to reasonable fire, health and safety inspections by State, county and municipal authorities as required by law.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall ensure that materials are provided to each qualified nonpublic school so that the school can provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines at the beginning of every school year. This information may be provided electronically or on the Division's Web page. This information shall include the causes, symptoms, and how meningococcal meningitis and influenza are spread and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that materials are provided to each qualified nonpublic school so that the school can provide parents and guardians with information about cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus, and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases. This information may be provided electronically or on the Division's Web page. This information shall include the causes and symptoms of these diseases, how they are transmitted, how they may be prevented by vaccination, including the benefits and possible side effects of vaccination, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that information is available to each qualified nonpublic school so that the school can provide information annually on the preventable risks for preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies, including induced abortion, smoking, alcohol consumption, the use of illicit drugs, and inadequate prenatal care.The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration, shall also ensure that information is available to each qualified nonpublic school so that the school can provide information on the manner in which a parent may lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person, in accordance with G.S. 7B-500.  (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2004-118, s. 5; 2007-59, s. 4; 2007-126, s. 4; 2013-307, s. 1.3.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-557 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-557 - Standardized testing requirements.

 115C-557. Standardized testing requirements.(a) Each qualified nonpublic school shall administer, at least once in each school year, a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measurement selected by the chief administrative officer of such school, to all students enrolled or regularly attending grades three, six and nine, as follows:(1) For grades three and six, the nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling and mathematics.(2) For grade nine, the nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure either of the following:a. Achievement in the areas of English grammar, reading, spelling, and mathematics.b. Competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas.(b) Each school shall make and maintain records of the results achieved by its students. For one year after the testing, all records shall be made available, subject to G.S. 115C-174.13, at the principal office of such school, at all reasonable times, for annual inspection by a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina.  (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 1987, c. 738, s. 180(c); 2004-199, s. 30(c); 2021-111, s. 1(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-558 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-558 - High school competency testing.

 115C-558. High school competency testing.To assure that all high school graduates possess those minimum skills and that knowledge thought necessary to function in society, each qualified nonpublic school shall administer at least once in each school year, a nationally standardized test or other nationally standardized equivalent measure selected by the chief administrative officer of such school, to all students enrolled and regularly attending the eleventh grade. The nationally standardized test or other equivalent measurement selected must measure competencies in the verbal and quantitative areas. Each qualified nonpublic school shall establish a minimum score which must be attained by a student on the selected test in order to be graduated from high school. For one year after the testing, all records shall be made available, subject to G.S. 115C-174.13, at the principal office of such school, at all reasonable times, for annual inspection by a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1; 2004-199, s. 30(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-559 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-559 - Voluntary participation in the State programs.

 115C-559. Voluntary participation in the State programs.Any such school may, on a voluntary basis, participate in any State operated or sponsored program which would otherwise be available to such school, including but not limited to the high school competency testing and statewide testing programs. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-560 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-560 - New school notice requirements; termination.

 115C-560. New school notice requirements; termination.(a) Any new school to which this Part relates shall send to a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina a notice of intent to operate, name and address of the school, and name of the school's owner and chief administrator.(b) Any school to which this Part applies shall notify a duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina upon termination of the school. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-561 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-561 - Duly authorized representative.

 115C-561. Duly authorized representative.The duly authorized representative of the State of North Carolina to whom reports of commencing operation and termination shall be made and who may inspect certain records under this Part shall be designated by the Governor. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-562 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-562 - Requirements exclusive.

 115C-562. Requirements exclusive.No qualifying nonpublic school, which complies with the requirements of this Part, shall be subject to any other provision of law relating to education except requirements of law respecting fire, safety, sanitation and immunization. (1979, c. 506; 1981, c. 423, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-562.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-562.1 - Definitions.

 115C-562.1. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Part:(1) Authority. - The State Education Assistance Authority.(2) Division. - The Division of Nonpublic Education, Department of Administration.(3) Eligible students. - A student residing in North Carolina who has not yet received a high school diploma and who meets all of the following requirements:a. Meets one of the following criteria:1. Was a full-time student (i) assigned to and attending a public school pursuant to G.S. 115C-366 or (ii) enrolled in a Department of Defense Elementary and Secondary School, established pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2164 and located in North Carolina, during the spring semester prior to the school year for which the student is applying.2. Received a scholarship grant for the school year prior to the school year for which the student is applying.3. Is entering either kindergarten or the first grade.4. Is a child in foster care as defined in G.S. 131D-10.2(9).5. Is a child whose adoption decree was entered not more than one year prior to submission of the scholarship grant application.6. Is a child whose parent or legal guardian is on full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 12301, et seq., and 10 U.S.C. 12401, et seq.a1. Has not enrolled in a postsecondary institution in a matriculated status eligible for enrollment for 12 hours of academic credit.b. Resides in a household with an income level not in excess of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount required for the student to qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program. The Authority shall not count any distribution from the estate of a decedent in calculating the income level of the applicant's household for the purposes of determining eligibility for a scholarship under this sub-subdivision.(4) Local school administrative unit. - A local school administrative unit, charter school, or regional school.(5) Nonpublic school. - A school that meets the requirements of Part 1 or Part 2 of this Article as identified by the Division.(5a) Reserve. - The Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve established under G.S. 115C-562.8.(6) Scholarship grants. - Grants awarded annually by the Authority to eligible students.  (2013-360, s. 8.29(a); 2016-94, s. 11A.3(a), (d); 2018-97, s. 2.12(a); 2018-145, s. 1(d); 2020-97, s. 3.3(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-562.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-562.3 - Verification of eligibility.

 115C-562.3. Verification of eligibility.(a) The Authority may seek verification of information on any application for scholarship grants from eligible students. The Authority shall select and verify six percent (6%) of applications annually, including those with apparent errors on the face of the application. The Authority shall establish rules for the verification process and may use the federal verification requirements process for free and reduced-price lunch applications as guidance for those rules. If a household fails to cooperate with verification efforts, the Authority shall revoke the award of the scholarship grant to the eligible student.(b) Household members of applicants for scholarship grants shall authorize the Authority to access information needed for verification efforts held by other State agencies, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Public Instruction.  (2013-360, s. 8.29(a); 2014-100, s. 8.25(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-562.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-562.4 - Identification of nonpublic schools and distribution of scholarship grant information.

 115C-562.4. Identification of nonpublic schools and distribution of scholarship grant information.(a) The Division shall provide annually by February 1 to the Authority a list of all nonpublic schools operating in the State that meet the requirements of Part 1 or Part 2 of this Article. The Division shall notify the Authority of any schools included in the list that the Division has determined to be ineligible within five business days of the determination of ineligibility.(b) The Authority shall provide information about the scholarship grant program to the Division, including applications and the obligations of nonpublic schools accepting eligible students receiving scholarship grants. The Division shall ensure that information about the scholarship grant program is provided to all qualified nonpublic schools on an annual basis.  (2013-360, s. 8.29(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 115C-562.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education|Article 39 - Nonpublic Schools.|§ 115C-562.6 - Scholarship endorsement.

 115C-562.6. Scholarship endorsement.The Authority shall remit, at least two times each school year, scholarship grant funds awarded to eligible students to the nonpublic school for endorsement by at least one of the student's parents or guardians. The parent or guardian shall restrictively endorse the scholarship grant funds awarded to the eligible student for deposit into the account of the nonpublic school to the credit of the eligible student. The parent or guardian shall not designate any entity or individual associated with the nonpublic school as the parent's attorney-in-fact to endorse the scholarship grant funds. A parent's or guardian's failure to comply with this section shall result in forfeit of the scholarship grant. A scholarship grant forfeited for failure to comply with this section shall be returned to the Authority to be awarded to another student.  (2013-360, s. 8.29(a); 2017-57, s. 10A.2(b).)