N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-303.1: Public recognition program for teachers who have taught for 40 years.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop a program to publicly recognize individuals who have engaged in at least 40 years of licensed teaching in North Carolina. Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year and annually thereafter, the program shall include public recognition of any qualifying teachers. (2017-189, s. 3(g).)