Before reading this material, it would be helpful for you
to first read the State of NC Private School Requirements.

Do the Public Schools of NC provide textbooks at no charge to students enrolled in non-public schools?  No.  Each non-public school must purchase its own textbooks.  Also, see "Funding/Services, State of NC."

Is there an on-line version of the NC State Board of Education textbook adoption list available?  Yes.  Click here to view the current listing.

May non-public schools purchase textbooks from the Public Schools of NC?  The Public Schools of NC do not sell their textbooks to non-public schools.

Must conventional non-public schools utilize the same textbooks as used by the Public Schools of NC?  No.  Non-public schools may use any textbooks they wish.

Where can instructional materials for blind students be acquired?  By clicking on American Printing House for the Blind and then on Hadley School for the Blind.  Also, click on Blind Students in NC Non-Public Schools.           

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