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iPreach Campus [NC] Private School Status & Operational Guidelines [Approved 9/11/2024]

The OFF MARKET GROUP Inc.

Aug 18, 2024

IPreach Campus, a Christian education institution recognized as a private [non-public/religious] school in North Carolina, is actively pursuing accreditation while adhering to the state's regulations for private and home schools under N.C. Gen. Stat. §§115C-552 through 562. Committed to upholding the highest standards of academic and spiritual excellence, iPreach Campus ensures compliance with mandatory registration, annual recordkeeping, and health and safety requirements. As an accreditation-pursuant institution, iPreach Campus strives to enhance its academic offerings and institutional credibility, all while maintaining a Christ-centered educational environment. This dedication to both legal integrity and spiritual growth reflects the institution’s mission to provide a professional, nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive in both knowledge and faith.

iPreach Campus operates as a recognized private [non-public/religious] school in North Carolina: [Approved]


I. Recognition and Legal Compliance

  • Status: Recognized as a non-public school in North Carolina.

  • Applicable Statutes: Operates under N.C. Gen. Stat. §§115C-552, 553, 555, 556, 560, 561, 562, and other relevant regulations.

  • Accreditation: Optional.

  • Registration: Mandatory.

  • Licensing: No specific requirements.

  • Approval: Optional.


II. Operational Requirements


  • Teacher Certification: Not required for nonpublic schools.

  • Length of School Year and Days:

    • Must operate on a regular schedule for at least nine calendar months.

    • Advised to have at least 180 instructional days per year.

    • Typical school days should be at least 5.5 hours long, with class periods of 50 minutes for grades 9-12.

  • Curriculum:

    • No specific requirements, but nationally standardized testing in certain subjects is mandated.

  • Testing:

    • Administer nationally standardized tests annually for grades 3, 6, 9, and 11.

    • Results must be available for state inspection for one year.


III. Recordkeeping and Reporting


  • Attendance Records: Annual attendance records must be maintained.

  • Immunization Records: Disease immunization records must be maintained.

  • Test Results: Nationally standardized test result records must be kept for at least one year.

  • Notices: Must notify the state’s designated representative of the intent to operate, changes, or termination of the school.


IV. Health and Safety Requirements


  • Fire, Safety, and Sanitation: Compliance with state requirements is mandatory.

  • Immunization: Students must present a certificate of immunization or have a valid exemption.

  • Fire Drills: Required monthly during regular school sessions.


V. Additional Provisions


  • Special Education: May provide special education if approved by the State Board of Education.

  • Tax Exemption:

    • Certain educational properties may be exempt from state and local taxation.

    • Nonprofit food sales within school buildings during regular school hours are exempt from state retail sales tax.


VI. Public Aid for Private Education


  • Constitutional Provisions: State funds must be used exclusively for public schools.

  • Tax Credit for Special Education Expenses: Up to $3,000 per semester per child, with specific eligibility criteria.


This outline provides a structured summary of iPreach Campus's status and operational guidelines as a non-public school in North Carolina.







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