HB 1148 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Universal Pre-K.

This bill allocates $200 million in recurring state funds to expand access to the North Carolina Pre-K program for all income-eligible four-year-olds. The additional money is directed to the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure these children can participate in the program starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and does not alter existing eligibility criteria or program requirements.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

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Governor

Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

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The bill's header information was updated to reflect a new co-sponsor, Representative Baker, and the referral status was changed to include Appropriations with a specific date of May 4, 2026. The document version identifier was also updated from a draft code to a formal edition version.

TECHNICAL

Added Representative Baker as a co-sponsor alongside Representative Johnson-Hostler.

Changed the document version identifier from a draft code (DRH40675-LUa-133) to a formal edition identifier (H1148-v-1).

TIMELINE

Updated the referral status to include Appropriations, Rules, Calendar, and Operations with a specific date of May 4, 2026.

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May 4, 2026

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

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Apr 30, 2026

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1 primary · 33 co-sponsors