Highlights
SB 743 - The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 - Part II. | Bill Summary | Committee Report
- Compensation to public schools - $65M (non-recurring funds)
- Public School Facilities - $50M for repair and renovation not covered by insurance or
federal aid
- Technology - $5M for replacement of school technology
- School Nutrition - $5M to repair or replace food nutrition equipment, food, and supplies
- Mental Health - $5M for students, student families, and school staff
- Allows an additional 20 days to be deemed completed upon approval by the Superintendent.
- Allows charter school students displaced by Hurricane Helene to retain their seat for the 2025-26 school year.
Legislative Calendar- Tuesday, November 19, 2024
DPI Financial Business Services - Hurricane Helene
Articles of Interest
EdNC - Hannah Vinueza McClellan | Oct. 24, 2024: General Assembly passes second Helene relief bill
WCNC - Richard DeVayne | Oct. 24, 2024: Watauga County students returning to school after weeks away
State Board of Education November Meeting
- State Board of Education is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7, 2024.
About the State Board of Education
YouTube recordings of SBE meetings HERE.
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Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) slated for March 7-9, 2025, in Raleigh.
“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in life,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore. “We are proud to continue this long tradition of helping prepare our state’s future leaders.”
For information and to submit your application go to - https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA
Application are being accepted through January 16, 2025.
For more information, please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.gov or call 919-301-1372.
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