Education

signed · North Carolina · Senate Jul 3, 2025

SB 125: Various Education Changes.

SB 125 reorganizes North Carolina's community college statutes and makes specific changes to education policy. It prohibits community colleges from using a secondary school's accreditation status (like certification) as a factor in admissions, financial aid, or scholarships for students. The bill also requires community colleges to report annually on college transfer program performance, including student success rates at four-year institutions, and mandates detailed reporting on the 2+2 E-Learning Initiative for teacher training. These provisions directly affect community college students, institutions, and educators seeking teacher licensure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits using secondary school accreditation in admissions/financial aid (expanding access) and mandates transfer program reporting (enhancing outcomes), directly advancing higher education access and accountability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · North Carolina · House Jul 2, 2025

HB 928: Allow Physical Therapists in School Concussion Protocol.

HB 928 allows physical therapists licensed in North Carolina to evaluate student athletes for concussions and provide written clearance for returning to play or practice after a head injury during school sports. It directly affects student athletes in North Carolina public schools who exhibit concussion symptoms during athletic activities. The bill amends existing law to specifically include licensed physical therapists as authorized professionals (alongside doctors and other specialists) who can assess head injuries and issue the required written clearance. This change expands the pool of qualified healthcare providers available for school concussion protocols without altering the core requirement that athletes must be cleared before returning to sports.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands school safety protocols for student athletes by allowing physical therapists to evaluate concussions, directly protecting student health in educational settings.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · North Carolina · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 77: School Contracted Health Services.

SB 77 allows parents of students with disabilities to choose their preferred nurse for school-based nursing services required by an Individualized Education Program (IEP), provided specific conditions are met. The bill requires schools to assign the parent's chosen nurse if that nurse previously provided care to the student, the nursing agency agrees to contract under standard terms, and the rate matches other contracted nurses. This directly affects families of students needing nursing services under IEPs and ensures schools honor parent preferences without altering their obligation to provide a free appropriate public education. The policy applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables parent choice in nursing services for IEP students, enhancing educational access and support for children with disabilities within school health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables parent choice in school nursing services for IEP students, improving access to continuity of care and patient-centered healthcare access within education settings.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · North Carolina · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 959: Various Education Changes.

HB 959 requires North Carolina public schools to adopt internet safety policies by January 2026, limiting student access to age-appropriate content and blocking social media except for teacher-directed educational use. It mandates annual social media literacy instruction in all grades, covering mental health impacts, misinformation, online safety, and identifying cyberbullying. The bill also establishes rules for wireless device use during class, prohibiting personal device use except for educational purposes, medical needs, or special education plans. These provisions directly affect all K-12 public schools and students across North Carolina, with policies to be implemented starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates social media literacy education, safety policies, and device use rules to enhance student digital safety and curriculum, aligning with educational strengthening indicators.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student social media access during class and mandates safety policies, limiting technology use in schools per bill's content.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · North Carolina · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 373: UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students.

HB 373 allows University of North Carolina (UNC) institutions to offer tuition discounts to two specific groups: military students receiving federal or North Carolina National Guard tuition assistance, and students enrolled in employer-sponsored financial support programs approved by UNC. The discount covers the difference between the military/employer funding and full tuition, without creating new free tuition programs. UNC must report annually to the legislature on the number of students receiving these discounts and their financial impact on institutions. The policy takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition discounts for military and employer-supported students, expanding access to higher education without new free tuition programs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tuition discounts for military students, including veterans receiving military tuition assistance, directly advancing veterans' educational benefits without creating new free programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · North Carolina · House Jun 19, 2025

HB 615: Enrollment Stability for Military Students.

HB 615 helps military families enroll children in North Carolina public schools before establishing local residency. It allows students to register remotely (e.g., online) if a parent is on active duty and either transferring to a North Carolina military base or separating within 12 months, requiring only a copy of the military order or separation document. Families have one year from the parent's duty start or separation date (or until the end of the school year) to provide proof of residency, with high school juniors/seniors getting until graduation. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves residency barriers for military students, enabling timely enrollment in K-12 schools and expanding educational access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · North Carolina · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 150: Expedite Surplus Property.

HB 150 allows certain educational organizations to quickly obtain unused federal equipment and property for educational use. It specifically exempts qualifying nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) groups focused on education) from standard state transfer rules when acquiring such items directly from federal agencies. The bill removes barriers in existing law that previously required these organizations to follow lengthy processes for federal surplus materials. This change applies only to property used for educational purposes, not for resale or other commercial activities. The bill does not alter federal acquisition rules but streamlines the state-level process for eligible schools and nonprofits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves bureaucratic barriers for educational orgs to access federal surplus equipment, enhancing resource availability for schools per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · North Carolina · House May 8, 2025

HB 886: AEDs and CPR in Public Schools.

HB 886 requires all public schools in North Carolina to install Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and train school personnel on their use and on CPR. The State Board of Education must develop rules for AED placement, maintenance, and coordination with emergency services, with at least one AED per school, ideally in an athletic area. Local school boards, charter schools, and regional schools are then required to create policies aligning with these state rules. The bill appropriates $4.1 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to help public school units purchase AEDs and train staff.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $4.1M for school AEDs/CPR training, directly funding public safety infrastructure under budgeting/appropriations subjects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AEDs/CPR training in schools with $4.1M funding, enhancing student/staff safety within educational infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AEDs and CPR training in schools, appropriating $4.1M for emergency medical equipment and training, directly supporting public health infrastructure and emergency services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · North Carolina · House May 8, 2025

HB 854: Require Licensure of Educational Interpreters.

HB 854 removes the current exemption for educational interpreters and transliterators from state licensure requirements. This means individuals who provide accessible communication services to students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and higher education will now be required to obtain a license. The bill also allows continuing education hours earned for license renewal to count towards their existing job-related training requirements. These changes are set to become effective on October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires licensure for educational interpreters, ensuring qualified staff for student accessibility in K-12 and higher education, strengthening educational access standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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