Education

in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 416: Boys and Girls Clubs/Funds.

HB 416 appropriates $30,000 from the state General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to provide a directed grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties. The funds will support a six-part youth development program focusing on teen recruitment, emotional safety, leadership, trauma-informed practices, cultural inclusion, and college/career readiness for area youth. This bill directly affects the Boys & Girls Clubs in those counties and the young people they serve, becoming effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $30k from General Fund for youth program, directly funding a public service under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $30k for youth development program including college/career readiness, directly funding educational access and youth development programs for area youth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 578: North Carolina CARDINAL Corps Act.

SB 578 establishes the North Carolina CARDINAL Corps Program to place recent high school graduates (within two years of graduation or GED) and veterans (within two years of military deployment) into paid fellowships in critical sectors like disaster relief, education, public safety, farming, and military family support. Organizations such as schools, local governments, and nonprofits can host fellows, receiving reimbursement of up to $30,200 per fellow annually for salary, training, and program costs, with a 1:1 matching fund requirement from the host. Fellows serve nine-month terms with a $5,000 completion award, and the program requires annual reports on fund usage and participant outcomes. The bill appropriates $1.485 million for implementation starting July 1, 2025, aiming to grow to 1,000 annual participants.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds education sector placements via reimbursement for schools hosting fellows in educational roles, directly supporting school programs through paid fellowships.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates paid fellowships for youth/veterans in critical sectors, funding employment opportunities through reimbursement for host organizations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans (within 2 years of deployment) for paid fellowships with annual funding reimbursement, directly supporting veteran employment through critical sector placements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Military Families

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 27, 2025

HB 534: Sexual Assault Nurse Programs/Funds.

HB 534 appropriates $700,000 from North Carolina's General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to establish sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and Wake Technical Community College. Each college receives $350,000 to hire a full-time faculty member ($105,000), a clinical coordinator ($105,000), purchase equipment/supplies ($45,000), and cover program development and accreditation costs ($95,000). The bill directly affects these two community colleges and future healthcare professionals seeking SANE certification. It creates a concrete funding mechanism to expand training capacity for nurses specializing in sexual assault victim care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $700,000 from General Fund for SANE training programs, directly funding public health services through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds SANE training to improve evidence collection in sexual assault cases, directly enhancing criminal justice system effectiveness for sex offenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $700,000 to fund SANE training programs at community colleges, directly supporting higher education initiatives and professional education within the specified topic area.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $700k for SANE training programs at community colleges, directly funding healthcare services for sexual assault victims through specialized nurse examiner programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Violent Crime Higher Education Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 419: School of the Arts Building Purchase.

HB 419 appropriates $4.5 million from the state General Fund to purchase a building and improvements adjacent to Winston-Salem's Stevens Center (411 W. 4th Street) for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The funds, designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, directly support the School of the Arts' facility expansion needs. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and modifies standard budgeting procedures to enable this one-time purchase. This is a direct funding allocation with no broader policy changes beyond the specified property acquisition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.5M from General Fund for UNC School of the Arts facility expansion, directly funding a public education program through state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.5M for UNC School of the Arts facility expansion, directly funding higher education infrastructure and supporting arts education programming.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 632: Homes for Heroes.

SB 632 ("Homes for Heroes") creates a homebuyers' assistance program for North Carolina public servants (including teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel) who are first-time homebuyers. It provides up to $25,000 or 10% of a home's purchase price - covering down payments, mortgage insurance, and closing costs - using $200 million in state funds, with mortgage assistance limited to 60 months. Separately, it establishes a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and rescue workers who incur unreimbursed work expenses, capping the credit at $5,000 or the taxpayer's annual income tax liability, requiring 36 hours of annual training. The program begins July 1, 2025, and the tax credit applies to taxable years starting January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200M state funds for public servant housing assistance and establishes tax credit for volunteer firefighters, advancing fiscal support for key services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill specifically includes teachers as eligible beneficiaries for homebuyer assistance, supporting educator financial stability and retention in education workforce.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $200M state funds for down payment/closing cost assistance to public servants, directly advancing affordable housing access for target groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 972: Public Projects in Wayne County/Funds.

HB 972 allocates $15.76 million in one-time state funds to Wayne County for specific public projects, directly affecting local schools, infrastructure, and community programs. Key provisions include $5 million for Rosewood Middle School capital improvements, $2 million for Dillard Middle School athletic track upgrades, $750,000 for Union Station revitalization, and smaller grants for water/sewer upgrades, the sheriff's training facility, and local organizations like Wayne County United Way. The bill also provides separate funding for court-related positions in Wayne County and neighboring areas, including a new public defender district. All funding is designated for specific, named projects with no broad policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15.76M in state funds for public projects, increasing budgetary spending on education, infrastructure, and community programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M for middle school capital improvements and $2M for athletic track upgrades, directly funding school infrastructure under Education subjects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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died · North Carolina · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 224: Strengthen Our Tribal Communities Act.

HB 224 renames the "North Carolina Gaming Education Revenue Fund" to the "Indian Gaming Education Revenue Fund" and allocates specific recurring and one-time funds for tribal communities in North Carolina. The bill directs $2 million annually to the North Carolina State Commission of Indian Affairs for operations, $5.25 million annually to seven non-gaming tribes (including the Coharie, Lumbee, and Haliwa-Saponi) for cultural, educational, and economic development, and $400,000 annually to four Urban Indian Organizations for similar purposes. It also provides $100,000 yearly to support the State Advisory Council on Indian Education and $1.1 million nonrecurring funds for specific tribal school projects like the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, with all funds to be used for designated community development purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M annual to NC Commission of Indian Affairs and $5.25M to tribes for education/economic development, directly funding tribal programs via budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5.25M annually to tribes for educational development, explicitly linking funds to 'cultural, educational, and economic development' per bill summary.95% confidence

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signed · North Carolina · Senate Jul 9, 2025

SB 118: Military and Veteran Support Act.

SB 118, the Military and Veteran Support Act, reduces concealed handgun permit fees for veterans and streamlines school enrollment for military families. It allows veterans with honorable discharge (using DD-214 or VA ID) to pay $45 for applications and $40 for renewals - matching fees for retired law enforcement officers - effective July 2025. For military families, it permits remote school enrollment for students of active-duty members or those separating within 12 months, delaying proof of residency until enrollment begins, with extensions for high school seniors until graduation. These provisions directly affect North Carolina veterans seeking concealed carry permits and military-connected students enrolling in public schools. The bill is pending legislative action and not yet law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables remote school enrollment for military students and delays residency proof, directly improving educational access for military-connected children.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReduces veteran concealed carry permit fees to $45/$40 (matching law enforcement), streamlines school enrollment for military families - directly advancing veteran benefits and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Military Families Veteran Education

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 546: Clean Energy Workforce and Innovation Act.

SB 546 establishes a statewide Clean Energy Workforce Development Program under North Carolina's Department of Commerce to build a skilled workforce for nuclear energy, specifically targeting small modular reactors. It provides grants to colleges for training programs in energy sector skilled trades (like welding, grid integration, and reactor maintenance), subsidizes employer-paid apprenticeships (prioritizing economically disadvantaged students), and offers scholarships for relevant degrees - including for workers displaced by coal plant closures. The bill requires prioritizing funding for communities affected by fossil fuel plant closures, economically distressed areas, and underrepresented groups in the energy sector. It directly affects North Carolina residents seeking clean energy careers, community colleges, and nuclear industry employers through concrete training and financial support mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants to colleges, scholarships, and subsidized apprenticeships for energy sector training, directly funding higher education and vocational programs to expand workforce access.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates workforce program for nuclear energy (clean energy) via grants, apprenticeships, and scholarships targeting skilled trades in energy infrastructure and renewables, directly advancing clean energy workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training, subsidizes apprenticeships, and prioritizes disadvantaged students for clean energy jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Coal Nuclear Renewable Energy Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 582: Wellness Break Act.

SB 582, the Wellness Break Act, establishes a paid sabbatical leave program for North Carolina public employees (state, county, city, school, and community college workers) and provides tax incentives for private sector employers. Public employees with three or more years in the same role can take 4-6 weeks of paid leave (70% of salary) for health, wellness, skill-building, or personal enrichment, provided they return to their position for one year. Private businesses offering similar leave qualify for a tax credit of up to $5,000 per employee to offset costs. The bill requires public employers to report on program usage and outcomes, and the NCWorks Commission will develop model policies and resources to support private sector adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax incentives for private employers and funds public employee leave program via state budget appropriations, increasing government spending on employee benefits.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides paid leave for school employees (included in public employees), supporting teacher wellness and retention through benefits, not direct funding but aligns with teacher support indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid sabbatical leave (4-6 weeks, 70% salary) for public employees with return-to-work requirement, plus tax incentives for private sector to expand worker benefits and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education Paid Leave

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