North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 573: Remove Testing Requirement for Teacher Licensure.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 573 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Remove Testing Requirement for Teacher Licensure. Primary sponsor: Tricia Cotham (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricia Cotham | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Todd Carver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Serial Referral To State and Local Government Stricken
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed