HB 665 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

DPI Disaster Preparedness Fund.

HB 665 creates the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to help North Carolina schools in high-risk natural disaster areas improve or replace vulnerable buildings. The fund, starting with $25 million for 2025-2026, requires schools to submit disaster preparedness plans detailing structural risks and improvement costs before receiving funding. Approved projects must meet state-set preparedness standards, with schools reporting annually on fund use and progress. The Department of Public Instruction administers applications on a rolling basis, requiring unanimous approval from the State Board of Education for disbursements.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025

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The bill underwent formatting and sponsorship updates rather than substantive policy changes. The main differences include updated header information, expanded sponsor listings, and minor line renumbering adjustments. No changes were made to the core provisions regarding funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements.

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Header information was updated to reflect the new bill number format (H665-v-1) and session details.

Sponsorship information was expanded to include additional representatives (Ager, G. Brown, and Butler) and added a reference to the General Assembly website for a complete sponsor list.

Date references were updated from April 1, 2025 to April 3, 2025 for the referral information.

Page numbering and document identifiers were updated to reflect the new edition format.

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Apr 3, 2025

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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Apr 1, 2025

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3 primary · 19 co-sponsors