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Highlights
EdNC - Mebane Rash, Kristen Blair and Ben Humphries | March 6, 2025: ‘No one has recovered’: Gov. Stein visits western NC, an update on charter schools, and advocates visit the legislature
News & Observer - Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan | March 2, 2025: NC’s new governor: Stein to make his pitch to Republicans in first State of the State speech
EdNC - Mebane Rash | March 5, 2025: Trump’s order designating English as the official language applies to federal agencies, does not require or direct change in services
K-12 Dive - Naaz Modan | March 3, 2025: Trump administration clarifies stance on DEI in schools
EdNC - Mebane Rash | March 4, 2025: Linda McMahon confirmed to lead U.S. Department of Education, calls overhaul of the department ‘final mission’
EdNC - Matthew Sasser | March 4, 2025: Family ties: IDD caucus finds inspiration close to home
Education Committee Meetings This Past Week
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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K-12 Education Bills
Legislation in the News:
News & Observer - T. Keung Hui | March 6, 2025: NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing?
NC Political News - Press Release | March 4, 2025: Sen. Berger Files Bill Prohibiting 'DEI' in North Carolina’s K-12 Public Schools
Carolina Journal - David N. Bass | March 5, 2025: NC House committee passes bill to study size of NC public school districts
K-12 Education Bills to Watch
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Short Title
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Action Description
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HB 2
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Entry Fees for Interscholastic Sports Events.
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Re-ref to House Rules
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HB 21
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Drivers License Designation/Autism.
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Re-ref to House Transportation
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HB 40
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GSC Technical Corrections 2025 Part 1.
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Regular Message Sent to Senate (Made Crossover)
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HB 47
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Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I.
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Ref to Senate Rules (Made Crossover)
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HB 82
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Study Commission for LEA Size.
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Re-ref to House Ed- K-12, if fav., House Rules
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HB 87
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Cell Phone-Free Education.
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Re-ref to House Judiciary 3
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HB 106
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Revive High-Need Retired Teachers Program.
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Ref to House Ed- K-12, if fav., Pensions & Retirement, if fav., Appropriations, if fav., House Rules
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HB 144
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Elect SBE/Superintendent as SBE Chair.
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Ref to House Rules
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HB 149
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School Financial Flexibility Pilot Program
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Ref to House Ed- K-12, if fav., House Rules
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HB 186
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The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act.
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Re-ref to House Judiciary 1
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HB 192
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Raise Teacher Pay & Dollar Allot. Study.
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Ref to House Appropriations, if fav, House Rules
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SB 55
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Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
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Ref to House Rules (Made Crossover)
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SB 77
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School Contracted Health Services.
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Re-ref to Senate Rules
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SB 147
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Teacher License Reciprocity.
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Ref to Senate Rules
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SB 204
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Remove Testing Requirement for Teacher Lisc.
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Ref to Senate Rules
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SB 223
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Expand Academic Trans. Pathways/Sophomore HS.
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Re-ref to Senate Rules
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SB 227
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Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.
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Re-ref to Senate Rules
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Useful Acronyms
DPI = Department of Public Instruction
GS = General Statute
HB/SB = House Bill/Senate Bill
JR = Joint Resolution
LB/LOB = Legislative Building/Legislative Office Building
LEA = Local Education Agency
NCGA = North Carolina General Assembly
PCS = Proposed Committee Substitute
PSU = Public School Unit
SBE = North Carolina State Board of Education
SL = Session Law
For the glossary of education acronyms/terms, click here.
For the glossary of legislative terms, click here.
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EdNC - Carolina Parker | March 3, 2025
Gov. Josh Stein signed a proclamation on Friday deeming March as Arts in Our Schools Month.
“Arts Education leads to heightened skills in listening, understanding human experiences, creative problem solving, adapting to and respecting others’ ways of thinking, communicating effectively, analyzing nonverbal communication, reading, self-expression, imagination, and creativity.”
Proclamation for Arts in Our Schools Month
ARTS North Carolina, a statewide arts advocacy group, is asking the public to encourage their legislatures to support and join the Joint Caucus on Arts and Arts Education.
During March, there will be performances weekly at the education building in Raleigh from North Carolina public school choirs, bands, and dance classes. Performances will be live-streamed at 11:30 a.m., and you can see schedule below. Read the entire article here.
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Pride of Sound Marching Band performed on Halifax Mall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Registration Link - See Event Brite Registration Link
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Questions about BTAM Training & Office Hours:
- Dr. Stephanie Ellis, Assistant Director-Behavioral Health (email: sellis@ncsbi.gov).
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Questions about Registration:
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NCDPI Office of Government Affairs: Anne Murtha – Legislative Specialist
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