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State Board of Education Vision: Every public school student in North Carolina will be empowered to accept academic challenges, prepared to pursue their chosen path after graduating high school, and encouraged to become lifelong learners with the capacity to engage in a globally-collaborative society.
 
State Board of Education Mission: The mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is to use its constitutional authority to guard and maintain the right of a sound, basic education for every child in North Carolina Public Schools. 

Friday, July 7, 2023

Highlights

Senator Berger Press Shop | July 5, 2023: Statements on Gov. Cooper’s Vetoes - Senate Republicans released the following statements on Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes of Senate Bill 49, House Bill 574, and House Bill 808.

DPI Financial and Business Services - FY 2023-2024 Budget Update

State Board of Education Information 

State Board of Education July Meeting Thursday, July 6th (Virtual Meeting) Agenda | Audio July 2023 Long Session Update Jamey Falkenbury, Director of Government Affairs Read to Achieve Alternative Assessment and Twice Retained Definition Read to Achieve Implementation Guide Updates Dr. Amy Rhyne, Director, Office of Early Learning Federal Provision: Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 Dr. Thomas Tomberlin, Senior Director, Office of Education Preparation and Teacher Licensure The August State Board of Education Meeting will be in person on August 3 & 4, 2023 Link to SBE meetings HERE.  YouTube recordings of SBE meetings HERE.   SBE Highlights - Checklist of Board Actions K-12 public education districts State Board members for each district 2023 SBE Meeting Schedule NC Association of School Administrators - SBE Summaries

K-12 Education Bills - LINK K-12 Education Bills that made Crossover - LINK Bills eligible to be filed in 2023 with no deadlines  Redistricting bills for House, Senate, Congress, or local entities. Ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the United States.  Resolutions pertaining to the internal affairs of the House or adjournment resolutions. Bills introduced on the report of the House Committees on Appropriations, Finance, or Rules. K-12 Educaton Bills that have become Session Law  1. HB 2 2022 Budget Technical Corrections. Ch. SL 2023-11 on 4/3/2023 2.. HB 11 Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Ch. SL 2023-10 on 4/3/2023 3. HB 27 Elect Thomasville City Bd. of Ed. Ch. SL 2023-1 on 3/9/2023 4. HB 30 Reduce Length of Granville Bd. of Ed. Terms. Ch. SL 2023-2 on 3/9/2023 5. HB 66 Boards of Education Elections. Ch. SL 2023-32 on 6/8/2023 6. HB 88 Omnibus Local Elections. Ch. SL 2023-4 on 3/16/2023 7. HB 103 GSC Technical Corrections 2023. Ch. SL 2023-46 on 6/16/2023 8. HB 166 American Indians Graduating with Honors Act. Ch. SL 2023-43 on 6/14/2023 9. HB 174    W-S/Forsyth Bd. of Ed./Rural Hall Even-Year. Ch. SL 2023-31 on 6/7/2023 10. HB 308 Alexander Co. Bd. of Ed. Referendum. Ch. SL 2023-41 on 6/14/2023 11. HB 347 Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering. Ch. SL 2023-42 on 6/14/2023 12. HB 411 General Assembly Appointments. Ch. SL 2023-9 on 3/30/2023 13 HB 452 Franklin Co. Bd. of Ed. Election Method. Ch. SL 2023-17 on 5/24/2023 14. SB 17 Stanly Bd. of Comm/Bd. of Educ. Ch. SL 2023-19 on 5/25/2023 15. SB 20 Care for Women, Children, and Families Act. Ch. SL 2023-14 on 5/16/2023 16.    SB 41 Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom and Protections.    Ch. SL 2023-8 on 3/29/2023 17. SB 157 Limited Provisional License Modification. Ch. SL 2023-13 on 5/6/2023 18. SB 248   Nash Bd. of Educ/No. of Members/Districts. Ch. SL 2023-37 on 6/12/2023 19. SB 286 Make Pamlico Bd. of Ed. Elect. Partisan. Ch. SL 2023-22 on 5/25/2023 20. SB 291 QRIS/Star Rating System Reform. Ch. SL 2023-40 on 6/12/2023 21. SB 364 Nondiscrim & Dignity in State Work. Ch. SL 2023-62 on 6/27/2023 22. SB 582 North Carolina Farm Act of 2023. Ch. SL 2023-63 on 6/27/2023 23. SB 729 CBBC Working Group Changes. Ch. SL 2023-48 on 6/19/2023   K-12 Education Bills Presented to the Governor SB 195    UNC Omnibus.      Pres. To Gov. 7/3/2023 HB 203 DST Technical Corrections.-AB Pres. To Gov. 6/30/2023 HB 344   Mental Health Lic. Fair Practice Stds.    Pres. To Gov. 6/28/2023 HB 605 School Threat Assessment Teams. Pres. To Gov. 6/28/2023 HB 618    Charter School Review Board. Pres. To Gov. 6/28/2023 K-12 Education Bills with Action this week HB 574      Fairness in Women's Sports Act.      Placed on House Calendar for 7/12/2023 SB 49 Parents' Bill of Rights. Ref to Senate Rules SB 193 Career Development Plans. Re-ref to House Ed K-12, if fav. House Rules

North Carolina General Assembly

Legislative Calendar - Link to the current NCGA calendar of committee meetings and sessions.

• House of Representatives - Speaker Tim Moore
  • Member List | Seating Chart | Important Information
• Senate - President Pro Tempore Phil Berger
  • Member List | Seating Chart | Important Information
• Who Represents Me? 
• 1963-2023 North Carolina - LEGISLATIVE BUILDING

Education Reports - NC DPI / SBE Reports 

K-12 Education Legislation 

• 2023 Crossover List
• LINK to list of K-12 Education Legislation 2023
• 2021 Leg. Session Budget and Fiscal Policy Highlights 
• Chapter 115C. Elementary and Secondary Education 
• Chaptered Bills – NCGA Link 
• NCGA Bills and Laws Page  
• Education Summaries 2022 - 11.14.22 
• NCSBA 2021-2022 Legislative Summary  
• NCGA - How an Idea Becomes a Law in North Carolina  
• Requirements and Guidance on School Calendar 

Long Session 2023 Budget

• HB 259 2023 Appropriations Act (Senate Bill Text 5.18.23)
• HB 259 2023 Appropriations Act (House Bill Text 4.6.23)
• Money Report 4.3.23  |  Money Report 5.16.23
• Governor Cooper's Recommended Budget FY 2023-25
• Education | Ensuring a Sound Basic Education

Useful Information

This section includes details pertaining to acronyms referenced throughout the K-12 Education Legislative Update newsletters.

For the glossary of education acronyms/terms click here.

DPI = Department of Public Instruction

SBE = North Carolina State Board of Education

LEA = Local Education Agency

PSU = Public School Unit

For the glossary of legislative terms click here.

NCGA = North Carolina General Assembly

LB/LOB = Legislative Building/Legislative Office Building 

HB/SB = House Bill/Senate Bill

JR = Joint Resolution

SL = Session Law

GS = General Statute 

PCS = Proposed Committee Substitute 

RISE 2023

The 2023 RISE Back to School Safety Summit – the CFSS’ signature event – will be held July 31-Aug. 2 at the Gastonia Conference Center. Registration is free.

Register for RISE 2023:  When you register, be sure to select the Work Track you’re interested in.

RISE training focuses on the resiliency, information, support and empowerment needed when supporting children and adolescents in schools and communities. This training offers a range of sessions covering the issues of bullying, suicide, opioid and substance use, critical incidents and other vital information about trauma and victimization among children and adolescents, and how these various dynamics impact school climate and school safety.

Details about RISE 2023 are available here.

Helpful Resources NC Secretary of State - Lobbyist Directory 5.15.23 NC Social and Emotional Learning | NC DPI Center for Safer Schools | NC DPI - Say Something Anonymous Reporting System | NC DPI NC Pathways to Excellence for Teaching Professionals Website North Carolina Teacher Pipeline - Work for NC Schools | NC DPI - Teacher Certification in NC DPI Financial Business Services (FBS) - Check FBS homepage regularly for updates.  Bonuses FY 2023 - Overview  Advanced Course Teacher Legislated Bonuses - AP, IB, AICE  Teacher Legislated Performance Bonuses in Reading and Math - updated Jan. 17, 2023  Industry Certifications and Credentials Teacher Bonuses - CTE  2022-23 Principals Legislated Bonus FAQ  more FAQs on the Compensation page under Guidance 2023 Highlights of the NC Public School Budget  SBE Approved Allotment Policy Updates – March 2, 2023 State & Federal Allotment Policy Manuals – March 2, 2023 Salary Schedules 2022-2023 – December 1, 2022 Summary of 2022-23 Budget – July 11, 2022 School Attendance and Student Accounting Manual 2022-2023 – November 7, 2022 Allotment Policy Manual - State Funds – February 2, 2023 EDDIE - Educational Directory and Demographical Information Exchange  Expenditure and Allotments Data 2022-2023 – January 31, 2023 COVID Funds  Newsletters and Guidance   North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Press Releases Public School Forum of North Carolina: 2022 Education Policy Primer EdNC - Leandro articles | School District Profiles | Effective advocate for education in 2023-24 BEST NC - 2023 Facts & Figures - Teacher Pay in North Carolina: A Smart Investment in Student Achievement Public Agenda - Teachers in the News The Hunt Institute - Programs focus on informing and inspiring elected officials and key policymakers to make informed decisions that result in improving the lives of all children through equitable, quality education. NC Association of School Administrators - Podcasts The Story of North Carolina - Resources that reach across time periods, making connections throughout North Carolina history.

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