Highlights
Carolina Journal - Brianna Fraemer | January 8, 2025: New NC General Assembly sworn in as 2025 long session begins
EdNC - Lt. Gov Rachel Hunt | January 9, 2025: Perspective | Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt presents vision for North Carolina on opening day of legislature
EdNC - Sen. Phil Berger | January 9, 2025: Perspective | Senator Berger’s 2025 opening day remarks: ‘Without a doubt, education continues to be the key that unlocks the door to a brighter future’
News & Observer - Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi and Avi Bajpai | January 8, 2025: NC lawmakers begin their session. Who joined them and what they want to do in 2025 - [House Speaker] Hall also said they need to continue to invest in the education system, both K-12 and the UNC System. Among his education priorities, he said: incentivize new teachers, increase parent involvement in schools, and spend money on school safety, including a school resource officer for every school.
January Legislative Calendar
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Articles of Interest
North State Journal - A.P. Dillon | January 7, 2025: NC House Speaker-designate Destin Hall announces staff picks
NCDPI Press Release - January 1, 2025: Maurice “Mo” Green Sworn in as North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction
Green’s vision for NC public schools includes six pillars:
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Prepare each student for their next phase of life.
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Invest in public schools by fully funding public education.
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Revere public school educators.
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Enhance parent and community support.
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Ensure safe, secure learning environments.
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Celebrate the good in public education
NCDPI Press Release - January 3, 2025: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green Announces New Hires to Government Affairs Staff
NCDPI Press Release - January 8, 2025: NCDPI Launches $25 Million Initiative to Improve School Improvement with Golden LEAF Foundation Support
K-12 Education Bills
2024 Education Bills and Summaries
Legislation filed this week:
Bill Drafting Deadlines
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Senate Deadlines - per SR 1
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Local Bills - must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division by Thursday, February 13, 2025 by 4 p.m. and introduced in the House by 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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Public Bills and Resolutions - must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division or the Legislative Analysis Division by Thursday, February 27, 2025 by 4 p.m. and introduced in the House by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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Crossover - Thursday, May 8, 2025
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House Deadlines - per HR 1
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Local Bills - must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division by Thursday, February 20, 2025 by 4 p.m. and introduced in the House by 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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Public Bills and Resolutions - must be submitted to the Legislative Drafting Division or the Legislative Analysis Division by Thursday, March 6, 2025 by 4 p.m. and introduced in the House by 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
- Crossover - Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Applications are being accepted through January 16, 2025.
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
For more information, please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.gov or call 919-301-1372.
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