Keep Our Schools Standing Act.
SB 946, titled the Keep Our Schools Standing Bond Act of 2026, proposes to issue up to $50 billion in state bonds to fund public school construction, repairs, renovations, and security improvements in North Carolina. The funds would be distributed as grants to counties through the Department of Public Instruction, while excluding expenses for salaries, trailers, and administrative buildings. This legislation requires approval from North Carolina voters via a special election before the State Treasurer can issue the bonds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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The bill's header and footer were updated to reflect its new official title, 'S946-v-1', and the filing date was moved to May 4, 2026. A key substantive change redefines the scope of covered facilities to explicitly include security and equipment suitable for pre-kindergarten through grade 12, expanding the bill's application beyond just school buildings.
Scope change
The bill now explicitly covers security and equipment in addition to facilities and infrastructure, broadening the definition of what the act supports.
DEFINITION
The definition of covered facilities was expanded to explicitly include 'security and equipment suitable for pre-kindergarten through grade 12', clarifying that the act applies to more than just physical buildings.
TECHNICAL
The bill's internal identifier was updated from 'DRS45508-MCxf-330' to 'S946-v-1', and the filing date was changed to May 4, 2026.
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Committee
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May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Filed
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sophia Chitlik
DDemocratic
Co
Kandie Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Garrett
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Murdock
DDemocratic
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