Education (Curriculum)

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 864: Safe and Responsible AI in Schools Act.

This bill requires North Carolina public schools to update their computer science standards to include age-appropriate artificial intelligence literacy for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on ethics, privacy, and safety. It mandates that all local school boards, charter schools, and state agencies adopt specific AI use policies based on a model policy developed by the Department of Public Instruction by mid-2027. Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for evaluating AI educational tools and requires the state to contract with the Friday Institute to provide training for educators and administrators on using AI effectively. These measures are designed to ensure that schools have clear guidelines and resources for integrating AI into their educational environments while protecting student data and maintaining academic integrity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates AI literacy in K-12 curriculum and establishes safety policies, directly enhancing student education and modernizing school programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI literacy and safety policies in schools, explicitly promoting digital rights and ethical technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1077: NC Working Families Economic Relief Act.

HB 1077 creates a grant program for North Carolina community colleges to train students as tax preparers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, allowing them to help low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and limited English speakers file their taxes for free. The bill provides $1.38 million in initial funding and $610,000 in recurring funds to support curriculum development, faculty incentives, and paid work-based learning opportunities where students earn hourly wages during tax season. Additionally, the legislation allocates $840,000 to the United Way of North Carolina to expand its VITA services by increasing the number of locations, hiring dedicated staff, and improving outreach and financial education resources. These measures aim to help an estimated 225,000 eligible North Carolina filers claim the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, which has an average value of about $2,894 per person. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes provisions for training and technical assistance to ensure the program runs effectively.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.38M in initial funding and recurring funds to expand tax assistance for low-income individuals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides funding for community college tax preparer training, expanding educational access and student programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Curriculum

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1035: Revise Math Graduation Requirements.

This North Carolina bill updates high school graduation requirements for mathematics by replacing a single sequence of four courses with four distinct pathways aligned to student goals. Students must complete NC Math 1, NC Math 2, and two additional math courses chosen from options like college preparatory, career and technical education, quantitative reasoning, or STEM. The law also mandates that each student's career development plan include these specific math pathways and requires the State Board of Education to finalize the course rules by July 2027. Implementation begins in the 2028-2029 school year for students entering ninth grade, with funding provided to the Department of Public Instruction for rollout.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands math graduation pathways to align with diverse student goals, enhancing educational access and flexibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 787: AI Ethics and Literacy Across Education.

This bill requires North Carolina public schools to teach artificial intelligence concepts to students from kindergarten through grade 12. It mandates that the State Board of Education create standards covering how AI works, its real-world uses, and ethical issues like privacy, bias, and academic honesty. To support this new requirement, the state will provide $100,000 in funding for the 2026-2027 school year to help schools implement the curriculum. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and allows AI instruction to be part of existing computer science classes in middle and high school.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100,000 in state funding to support AI education implementation in public schools.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates AI literacy curriculum and allocates $100,000 in funding to strengthen education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI education and provides funding to advance technology literacy and ethical understanding in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 17, 2025

HB 396: Nursing Fellows and Curriculum Support Funds/Winston-Salem State University.

HB 396 establishes a Nursing Fellows Program at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) to provide forgivable loans to nursing students. The program targets WSSU students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing Education degrees who commit to working as nurses or nursing instructors in North Carolina after graduation. Eligible students receive up to $5,000 per semester (or $2,500 per summer) to cover tuition, fees, and books, with loans forgiven upon meeting service requirements. Funds are managed through a dedicated Trust Fund, with specific allocations for administrative costs, mentoring, and program activities. This directly affects WSSU nursing students planning to work in North Carolina healthcare settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides forgivable loans for nursing students at WSSU, increasing access to higher education funding through scholarships/financial aid.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education to increase workforce, improving healthcare access and provider availability in NC through forgivable loans for future nurses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 490: Propel NC Funding and Tuition Surcharge.

HB 490 revises North Carolina's community college funding model to prioritize enrollment in workforce-focused programs. It requires the State Board of Community Colleges to allocate base funding plus additional funds based on full-time student enrollment in curriculum, workforce training, and Basic Skills courses, with weighted funding for high-demand fields. The bill also creates an "Enrollment Increase Reserve" to fund colleges with enrollment growth exceeding 5% in targeted programs and permits community colleges to add up to a 10% tuition surcharge for eligible courses, with funds restricted to instructional costs. These changes directly affect community colleges and students in workforce education, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill revises community college funding model to prioritize workforce programs with weighted funding and creates Enrollment Increase Reserve, directly advancing budget allocation for education through targeted fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRevises community college funding to prioritize workforce programs with weighted funding for high-demand fields and creates enrollment growth reserves, directly advancing higher education funding and access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training programs prioritizing high-demand fields and enrollment growth, directly enhancing job readiness and employment opportunities per labor & employment policy focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education Workforce Development

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passed · North Carolina · House May 7, 2025

HB 414: 1-to-1 Credit for Career and College Promise.

HB 414 aims to give equal credit for community college courses towards high school graduation requirements for dually enrolled students, including those in the Career and College Promise program. It directs the State Boards of Community Colleges and Education to collaborate on developing a system where one community college course grants one full high school credit in core subjects, without requiring corresponding high school end-of-course tests. Until this system is fully established, specific community college courses will temporarily satisfy certain high school credits starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Additionally, the bill modifies high school math graduation requirements, affecting which math courses require an end-of-course test.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates 1-to-1 credit transfer for dual-enrollment students, expanding access to college courses while reducing testing barriers for Career and College Promise participants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed · North Carolina · House May 8, 2025

HB 415: Modify Math and Social Studies Graduation Requirements.

HB 415 modifies North Carolina high school mathematics graduation requirements, primarily affecting students and the State Board of Education. It requires completion of NC Math 1 and 2, plus two additional math courses aligned with a student's postsecondary plans, and eliminates the end-of-course test for NC Math 3. The bill establishes an "Extended Math" pathway, dividing NC Math 1 and 2 content into four courses for students needing more time and support. Students scoring below proficient on certain math assessments will be enrolled in these extended courses, which are set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIntroduces Extended Math pathway for student support and eliminates NC Math 3 test, aligning requirements with postsecondary needs85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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in committee · North Carolina · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 304: Allow Flexibilities for Trades High School in Iredell County.

HB 304 allows Iredell-Statesville Schools to create a specialized Trades High School for grades 10-12 focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE). The school would operate under exemptions from specific state education statutes (Part 1 and Part 1D of Article 8 in Chapter 115C) and must follow teacher requirements: at least 50% licensed staff, college degrees for core subject teachers, and mandatory training for non-licensed instructors in disability support and classroom management. Students earning a Trades Diploma must complete 22 credits, with the school submitting diploma criteria to the State Board of Education before the 2025-2026 school year. This bill directly affects Iredell-Statesville students, staff, and the district’s curriculum structure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables specialized CTE program with quality safeguards, expanding career-focused curriculum options in secondary education per bill's focus on Trades High School creation and teacher requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2025

SB 284: Guilford County Schools Funding Requests.

SB 284 allocates $8.3 million in state funds to Guilford County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, $5 million will expand high-dosage tutoring programs by hiring more tutors, broadening subject areas, and increasing session availability. An additional $3.3 million will support learning hubs designed to help at-risk students complete graduation requirements and improve graduation rates. The bill directly affects Guilford County Schools students and staff through these targeted academic support programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8.3M state funds for school programs under appropriations, directly increasing public education funding per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $8.3M for tutoring expansion and learning hubs to support at-risk students, directly increasing educational funding and program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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