Expand Quantum Computing Education.
This North Carolina bill aims to increase access to quantum computing education by funding STEM programs in public schools, particularly those near military bases. It allocates $2.6 million to hire specialized teachers and create hands-on learning opportunities for students, while also establishing a $200,000 grant program for universities to partner with high schools on research projects. Additionally, the legislation creates an income tax credit for businesses that participate in these educational initiatives, though the specific details of the tax credit are not fully shown in the provided text.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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The bill was updated from a single-file draft to a formal legislative edition, adding a new co-sponsor and updating the bill number. The substantive policy content regarding funding allocations, program definitions, and reporting requirements remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text describes the same Quantum Computing Grant Program with identical funding amounts and eligibility criteria.
TECHNICAL
Added Representative Charles Smith as a co-sponsor and updated the bill identifier to H1142-v-1.
Added a reference directing users to the General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors.
Reformatted the header and metadata to match the standard legislative edition format.
Removed the original draft identifier (DRH10620-NHa-180) and the standalone title page.
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Committee
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May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zack Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Allison Dahle
DDemocratic
Co
Bryan Cohn
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Logan
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Deb Butler
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Ager
DDemocratic
Co
Garland Pierce
DDemocratic
Co
Gloristine Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Jordan Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Greenfield
DDemocratic
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