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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 782: Safe Schools Transparency Act.

This bill requires North Carolina public schools to immediately notify parents and guardians of credible threats against students, staff, or the campus, such as violence, weapons, or lockdowns. It mandates that these alerts be sent through at least two different methods, including a phone call for high-level emergencies, and must include details about the threat and the school's response. The legislation also establishes penalties for schools that fail to provide these notifications, which can include financial fines, corrective action plans, or the termination of responsible administrators. Additionally, the bill creates a School Safety Fund and reinstates a task force to oversee these safety measures and annual transparency reports.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety and school security, protecting the educational environment and staff.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Safety

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 783: School Mental Health Support Act.

This bill creates a $50 million grant program to help North Carolina public schools hire mental health professionals like counselors and social workers, with funding prioritized for schools serving students with limited access to care. It also establishes a loan repayment program that offers eligible school mental health workers up to $15,000 annually to pay down their student loans, provided they work in high-need areas and graduated from a UNC system institution. The legislation requires the state to report annually on how these funds are used and to ensure grants supplement rather than replace existing resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M for mental health professionals and offers loan repayment to educators, directly strengthening school resources and student support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M in grants and loan repayment to expand mental health services in schools, directly strengthening healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 820: Safe Schools and Educational Access Act.

SB 820, the Safe Schools and Educational Access Act, aims to protect students in North Carolina public schools and colleges from discrimination based on their immigration status or national origin. The bill prohibits schools from denying enrollment or sharing student information with immigration authorities unless a judge orders it, effectively designating schools as safe zones for learning. Additionally, the legislation allocates $181 million in state funding to support services for students with limited English proficiency, such as hiring bilingual teachers and providing translation resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $181 million in state funding to support educational services and safe school initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $181M in funding and designates schools as safe zones to protect student access and enrollment.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects students from discrimination based on immigration status, limits school cooperation with immigration authorities, and allocates funding for immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health DACA & Dreamers

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 822: Every School Has Resources Act.

The Every School Has Resources Act creates a grant program to help smaller, rural, and lower-wealth school districts in North Carolina hire a Development Director to find outside funding. This position would be responsible for securing money from sources like private foundations and corporate sponsors to reduce reliance on local property taxes and state aid. The program offers full government funding for the first year of the role, but requires the school district to contribute matching funds in the second and third years if the director successfully raises additional money. To qualify, schools must submit a detailed plan showing how they will hire and manage the new staff member, and the state will prioritize applications from districts serving the most economically disadvantaged students. The initiative runs for three years, ending in June 2029, and includes strict reporting rules to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a grant program to fund development directors, explicitly aiming to reduce reliance on local property taxes and state aid by securing outside funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program to fund Development Directors in rural/low-wealth districts to secure outside funding, directly increasing resources and reducing reliance on local taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 997: Nursing Fellows and Curric. Support Funds/WSSU.

This bill establishes the Nursing Fellows Program at Winston-Salem State University to support students pursuing degrees in nursing or nursing education. The legislation creates a trust fund that provides forgivable loans to high-achieving students who commit to working as nurses or instructors within North Carolina after graduation. Funds from the trust are used to cover tuition and fees, with loan amounts increasing for those who plan to become nursing instructors. The program includes provisions for mentoring, administrative costs, and extracurricular activities to enhance student success.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a funding program to support nursing students and instructors through forgivable loans, enhancing educational access and professional training.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes funding for nursing education and creates a loan program to increase the number of nurses in North Carolina, directly strengthening healthcare workforce capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1159: Investing in Teen Mental Health.

This North Carolina bill appropriates approximately $1.3 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to expand access to Teen Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training programs across the state. These training courses are designed to teach high school students how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their peers and connect them with support. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.3M from the General Fund to expand teen mental health training, directly increasing funding for a public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1.3M to expand mental health training for high school students, enhancing student well-being and support programs within the education system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1.3M to expand Teen Mental Health First Aid training, directly increasing funding and access to mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget K-12 Education Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 4, 2026

HB 1163: Workforce Act of 2026.

This bill, titled the Workforce Act of 2026, provides funding and policy changes to expand workforce development programs in North Carolina. It allocates $3.1 million to the Community Colleges System Office to support the ApprenticeshipNC program, which helps connect employers with learners through work-based training. The legislation also directs the Department of Commerce to maintain a list of industry-valued credentials and collect data on wages and job outcomes to better align education with labor market needs. Additionally, it increases financial aid for short-term workforce development grants to help students pursue credentials that are not eligible for federal funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development programs, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development and apprenticeship programs, enhancing educational access and training.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $3.1M to expand workforce development and apprenticeship programs, strengthening worker skills and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 933: Funds for Forsyth Tech Boost.

This North Carolina legislation appropriates one million dollars from the state General Fund to Forsyth Technical Community College. The Community Colleges System Office will distribute these recurring funds to the college beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated specifically to support the Boost college-to-career program. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from the state General Fund to support a community college program, directly increasing public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1M to a community college specifically to support a college-to-career program, directly advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 919: Funds for Smart Start of Forsyth County.

This North Carolina bill appropriates $250,000 in state funds to Smart Start of Forsyth County for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are distributed through the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a directed grant. The grant is intended to expand early childhood education and family support services within Forsyth County. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $250,000 in state funds to expand early childhood education and family support services, directly increasing funding for public programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $250,000 to expand early childhood education and family support services, directly funding educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 921: Forsyth Tech First Responder Funding.

This bill allocates $10.4 million in state funds to Forsyth Technical Community College in North Carolina for first responder training. The money is designated for construction projects and equipment purchases to support a comprehensive training program. Specific uses include building a training track, classrooms, and a bridge, as well as acquiring fire apparatus. The funding is nonrecurring and intended for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10.4M in state funds for first responder training infrastructure, directly advancing public safety funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $10.4M to a community college for first responder training infrastructure and equipment, directly funding higher education programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Tags Public Safety

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