Education

in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 428: School Discipline Parent Involvement/Study.

HB 428 directs North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction to study how increased parent involvement might reduce repeated student discipline issues. The study will examine specific approaches, such as requiring parents to attend meetings or counseling with their child after discipline incidents, and assess impacts of remote learning alternatives. It explicitly excludes students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans and must be completed by April 2026. The $25,000 allocated for the study will result in a report with recommendations for potential policy changes, but the bill itself does not change current discipline practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill studies parent involvement to reduce student discipline issues, aiming to improve school environment and outcomes in K-12 education through research and potential policy adjustments.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 457: Increase Small County Funding.

HB 457 increases state funding for small county school systems in North Carolina by revising their base allotment schedule. It directly affects counties with student enrollments between 0-3,300 students per school administrative unit, raising their annual funding amounts - such as increasing the base allotment from $1,820,000 to $2,548,000 for counties with 0-1,300 students. The bill appropriates $20,961,180 in recurring funds from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to implement these changes. The new funding schedule takes effect on July 1, 2025, providing higher per-student support for eligible small counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20.96M from General Fund to increase school funding for small counties, directly advancing education budgeting through explicit fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for small county schools by revising base allotments and appropriating $20.96M, directly advancing school funding under education subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 445: Fairness and Transparency in Education Salaries.

HB 445 reinstates education-based salary supplements for teachers, instructional support staff (including school social workers), and requires school districts to publicly post minimum salary schedules for occupational and physical therapists. The bill allocates $8 million in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund these supplements, using a 2013 salary policy framework to determine eligibility based on academic degrees. School districts must publish therapist salary schedules online by October 15 each year, differentiating pay by experience in five-year intervals. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting educators and therapists in North Carolina public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M recurring funds for education salary supplements, directly advancing public education funding within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $8M recurring funds for teacher/supplement salaries, reinstates education-based salary supplements, and mandates public salary transparency for educators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReinstates salary supplements for education staff, mandates public salary transparency, allocates $8M for fair compensation - directly advances worker pay standards in employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 20, 2025

HB 464: Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School.

HB 464 requires every public school in North Carolina - including traditional, charter, regional, and laboratory schools - to have at least one full-time, permanent school nurse starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill appropriates $95 million from the state General Fund for the 2025-2026 school year to fund these additional nursing positions, with funds designated to supplement - not replace - existing school nurse funding. It amends multiple statutes to mandate this staffing requirement across all public school units. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, with implementation beginning for the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $95M from General Fund to fund school nurses, supplementing existing funding for essential health services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates full-time school nurses in all NC public schools with $95M state funding to supplement existing resources, directly advancing student health support within educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $95M to mandate school nurses in all NC public schools, directly funding healthcare access and staffing for student health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 353: The Second Chance Coding Act.

SB 353, the Second Chance Coding Act, requires North Carolina's Division of Juvenile Justice to create a program teaching coding and computer skills to juveniles in youth development centers. The program must include specialized courses, industry certification opportunities, and workforce connections like mentorship and job placement to help these youth transition into careers after release. Implemented by January 1, 2026, with $250,000 in funding for 2025-2026, the bill aims to reduce recidivism by improving job prospects. It directly affects youth committed to juvenile facilities, focusing on concrete skill-building rather than speculative outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250,000 for juvenile coding program under appropriations/budgeting subjects, explicitly funding a public service initiative.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds coding education for juveniles in correctional facilities to reduce recidivism, directly supporting rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds vocational coding program for juveniles in correctional facilities, expanding educational access and workforce readiness within education policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides vocational coding training with job placement for juvenile offenders, directly enhancing workforce readiness and employment opportunities through workforce connections and certification.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds coding education and IT skills training for juveniles, directly advancing tech workforce development through vocational programs and industry certifications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Career & Technical Education Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 389: Add Home Schools to Opportunity Scholarships.

SB 389 expands North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program to include home-schooled students. The bill adds a new provision (Section 1(b)(2)) specifying that home-school students would receive up to 25% of the state's average per-pupil funding allocation annually, compared to 45-100% for private school students based on household income. It directly affects home-schooled students in North Carolina who have not yet earned a high school diploma and meet the program's income requirements. The bill defines "home school" as meeting state requirements under Part 3 of Article 39 and specifies that funds cover required educational costs (books, materials) but not tuition or transportation. This change modifies existing scholarship rules without altering income-based tiers for private school students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state funding allocation to home-schooled students via Opportunity Scholarship Program, directly impacting budget appropriations for education assistance.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands scholarship access to home-schooled students, increasing educational choice and funding for non-traditional education pathways90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice School Funding

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 397: Invest in Durham's Ed/Athletic Infrastructure.

SB 397 allocates a one-time $4.5 million state funding to Durham County for capital improvements and repairs to public school buildings, athletic fields, and other school facilities. The funds target deferred maintenance needs specifically for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This bill directly benefits Durham County public schools by providing resources for infrastructure upgrades. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.5M state funds via appropriations for school infrastructure, directly advancing public service funding through budgetary allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $4.5M for Durham public school infrastructure repairs, directly funding K-12 facility upgrades per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 360: Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School.

SB 360 requires every public school in North Carolina (including traditional, charter, regional, and laboratory schools) to have at least one full-time, permanent school nurse starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill appropriates $95 million in recurring state funds to the Department of Public Instruction to cover the cost of adding these nurse positions, ensuring funding supplements existing resources without replacing them. This policy directly affects all K-12 public schools across the state by mandating nurse staffing levels and providing dedicated funding to meet that requirement. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, with implementation beginning for the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school nurses via $95M appropriation, requiring full-time nurses in all K-12 public schools to enhance health services and staff resources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires school nurses with $95M funding, directly expanding school health services access and addressing student healthcare needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2025

SB 393: Betting and Addiction in Pers. Finance Course.

SB 393 requires North Carolina public schools to include instruction on the costs of gambling - including sports betting - and gambling addiction in all required personal financial literacy courses. This policy change directly affects all K-12 students in the state, as it amends existing curriculum standards to add this specific topic. The bill mandates that schools cover these topics alongside other financial literacy elements like credit costs, mortgages, and credit scoring. The requirement will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a concrete addition to the curriculum, not a procedural change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of gambling costs/addiction in required financial literacy curriculum, expanding educational content on financial health and student decision-making.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 540: Increase Small County Funding.

SB 540 increases funding for small county school systems in North Carolina by revising their supplemental allotment schedule. It provides higher base funding amounts based on student enrollment (e.g., counties with 0-1,300 students receive $1.82 million annually instead of prior rates), directly affecting small school districts with under 3,300 students. The bill appropriates $20,961,180 in recurring funds from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to implement these changes. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, ensuring increased per-student funding for eligible small county school systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $20.96M from General Fund to increase school funding for small counties, directly advancing public education budget allocation per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases base funding for small county schools via revised allotments and $20.9M appropriation, directly advancing K-12 educational access and resources for under-3,300-student districts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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