Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 943: Turning High-Achieving Students into Teachers.

HB 943 appropriates $100,000 annually from 2025-2027 to expand North Carolina's Teacher Cadet Program (NCTCP), which targets high-achieving high school students - particularly those from underrepresented groups like people of color (42% of cadets vs. 21% of current teachers) and males (25% of cadets) - to enter teaching careers. The funds will support statewide teacher training workshops (in-person and online), prioritize expansion in counties with high teacher turnover (especially rural and low-performing schools), and develop training for underrepresented cadets using current teachers and students. This directly affects high school students in NCTCP participating in the program and their future schools, aiming to strengthen the teacher pipeline in underserved communities. The bill focuses on concrete funding for program growth, not policy changes to teaching standards or school operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100k annually for teacher training program expansion, directly increasing state budget allocation for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100k annually to expand teacher recruitment program targeting underrepresented groups, directly funding teacher development and addressing shortages in high-turnover areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 947: Every Child Reads.

HB 947 ("Every Child Reads") requires North Carolina public schools to screen all students in kindergarten through third grade, sixth grade, and ninth grade for dyslexia using state-approved tools. It mandates teacher training on dyslexia identification and evidence-based reading interventions, and requires literacy instruction in middle schools to align with the Science of Reading. The bill also creates Individual Reading Plans (IRPs) for kindergarten through third graders struggling with reading, based on assessment data, and transfers the NC Pre-K program to the Department of Public Instruction. These provisions directly affect students with dyslexia, K-3 teachers, and school districts implementing literacy programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates dyslexia screenings, teacher training, and Science of Reading-aligned literacy instruction to improve student reading outcomes in K-3.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education Teachers

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passed · North Carolina · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 69: Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act.

HB 69, the Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act, provides two key benefits for military-affiliated individuals and veterans at North Carolina's University of North Carolina (UNC) schools. First, it requires UNC institutions to allow eligible military members (including reservists) and their spouses to defer admission for up to five years (for active duty) or two years (for reserve service) upon enrollment notice. Second, it establishes in-state tuition rates for honorably discharged veterans who served at least 90 days in the military, graduated from a North Carolina high school after 2004, had a North Carolina duty station, or received a Purple Heart. The bill applies to all UNC institutions beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans via in-state tuition benefits and admission deferral options at UNC institutions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides in-state tuition and admission deferral for veterans, directly expanding educational benefits and access to UNC schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 968: Youth Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Preparedness K-12 Training.

HB 968 requires all North Carolina public K-12 schools to provide emergency preparedness education, beginning in grade 3 for elementary students and continuing through high school. It mandates state-developed standards for each grade level: elementary students learn about disaster types and school response plans, middle school students research past disasters and mass casualty events, and high school students are introduced to FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) materials. Local school boards must integrate this instruction into existing courses without adding new funding requirements. The law applies to all public schools statewide and takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state-developed emergency preparedness curriculum standards across K-12, enhancing student safety education programs per curriculum requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Tags Emergency Management

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died · North Carolina · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 912: The Hometown Opportunities for Mentoring Educators Act.

HB 912, known as the Hometown Opportunities for Mentoring Educators (H.O.M.E.) Act, establishes a grant program to encourage teachers to work in the same local school administrative units where they were previously students. The program provides a $500 monthly salary supplement to "eligible teachers," defined as individuals who attended or graduated from a high school in a specific local unit and agree to teach there. The Department of Public Instruction will manage the program and disburse grants to local school units, which are also tasked with promoting the program to high school students. The bill appropriates $10 million annually to fund these teacher salary supplements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $500 monthly salary supplement via state grant program, directly increasing public education funding under budgetary provisions (subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, SALARIES & BENEFITS).95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $500 monthly salary supplement to teachers who attended local schools, incentivizing retention in public education through direct funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 691: In-State Tuition Equity.

SB 691 would allow certain non-citizens, including those without lawful immigration status, to pay in-state tuition at UNC constituent institutions and North Carolina community colleges. To qualify, students must have graduated from a North Carolina high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma in the state, attended North Carolina schools for two consecutive years before high school, and (if undocumented) submit an affidavit about applying for legal status. The bill requires colleges to use a centralized process for residency determination and ensures all applicant information remains confidential. It takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to the 2025-2026 academic year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for qualifying non-citizens by enabling in-state tuition rates, directly advancing educational access policies.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition, advancing immigrant integration and access to higher education services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education DACA & Dreamers

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passed · North Carolina · House May 5, 2025

HB 875: DPI to Redesign Math Instruction.

House Bill 875 directs the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to establish a comprehensive system of mathematics support for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This system requires DPI to provide approved lists of high-quality supplemental math systems for screening and progress monitoring, as well as instructional materials for intervention and core curriculum. These materials must utilize structured problem-based learning, explicit instruction, and provide responsive feedback to students. The bill also mandates DPI to offer approved professional development programs for K-8 teachers to implement these new instructional approaches effectively. Parents will be notified of any identified mathematical deficiencies, including characteristics of dyscalculia, and receive information on interventions and home strategies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates DPI to redesign K-8 math instruction with structured problem-based learning and approved materials, enhancing curriculum quality and student support per education policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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passed · North Carolina · House May 5, 2025

HB 971: Career Development Adjustment.

House Bill 971 establishes a pilot program for Annual Career Development Plans in 12 selected North Carolina middle and high schools. This program will affect students entering seventh grade in those schools during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, continuing until their high school graduation. Students will create and annually update individual plans with assistance from school counselors, aiming to align them for on-time graduation and college or career readiness. Parents are encouraged to participate and will receive information regarding their child's plan, course offerings, and financial aid options for postsecondary education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a pilot program for career development plans to improve college/career readiness and on-time graduation, directly advancing student educational outcomes in K-12.95% confidence

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

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in committee · North Carolina · House May 6, 2025

HB 581: Career Pathways Transparency Act.

HB 581, the Career Pathways Transparency Act, requires the State Education Assistance Authority to create a "Know Before You Go" website. This website will provide students and parents with information on projected employment needs, associated salary ranges, and relevant college majors. It will also detail specific outcome data for public and private institutions of higher education and vocational schools, including tuition, student loan debt, completion rates, and post-graduation employment and salary information. Local school boards will be mandated to provide this "Know Before You Go" information to high school sophomores to help them make informed decisions about their postsecondary education and career paths. A grant program will be established to assist local boards in implementing these programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides transparency on career outcomes, salaries, and educational data to inform student decisions, enhancing educational access and choice within career pathways.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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