Highlights
Carolina Journal - Staff | May 29, 2025: NC analysts lower revenue forecast as budget talks intensify - The May 2025 Revised Consensus Revenue Forecast, released by the Office of State Budget and Management and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division, projects that state revenues for the current fiscal year will total $34.71 billion — still above initial expectations, but $180 million below February’s forecast.
WRAL News - Laura Leslie | May 28, 2025: NC tax cut debate could be major sticking point for state budget talks - Senate Leader Phil Berger doesn't believe the Senate's proposal would lead to cuts or make the state budget less stable. He told reporters he believes the economic forecasters are wrong, and the state's rapid growth will keep tax dollars rolling in. House Republicans are taking a more cautious approach, pausing future tax cuts for now until the state's revenue is higher.
EdNC - Mebane Rash | May 22, 2025: Court ruling provides glimpse into the impact of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education - A federal district court judge has issued a preliminary injunction that bars the reduction in force (RIF) announced by the U.S. Department of Education, bars implementation of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order closing the department, and bars a transfer of the management of federal student loans and special education functions out of the department.
K-12 Dive - Anna Merod | May 28, 2025: Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP could hinder student access to free school meals - In a narrow 215-214 vote on May 22, the Republican-led House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which now sits with the Senate. Republicans are proposing to scale down funding for the two programs for low-income Americans as a cost-savings measure while also aiming to prioritize tax cuts.
Senate Budget Proposal
Table of Contents | Legislative Fiscal Note | Legislative Actuarial Note - Retirement | Legislative Actuarial Note – Health Benefits | DPI FBS Budget Comparison | Senate Budget Summary
State Board of Education
State Board of Education June Meeting
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10 AM
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Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9 AM
About the State Board of Education
Access YouTube recordings of SBE meetings HERE.
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From The Superintendent
EdNC - Maurice "Mo" Green | May 30, 2025: Perspective — What North Carolina told me: Reflections from the road - When I took office as state superintendent earlier this year, I made a promise to North Carolinians: before charting our course forward, I would listen. That promise became the “Mo Wants to Know” listening tour, which took me from the mountains to the coast and into virtual spaces across our state.
Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of hearing directly from thousands of North Carolinians through eight regional in-person sessions, 30 virtual meetings, and countless conversations with educators, students, parents, business leaders, and community members. In every corner of our state, I encountered passionate advocates for public education who shared both their celebrations and their concerns. READ MORE
NC DPI - Mo Wants to Know - Regional sessions have ended. If you were not able to attend a session, you are welcome to provide feedback through the online form on the Mo Wants to Know website. LAST DAY TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK!
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K-12 Education Bills
Bills eligible to be filed in 2025 with no deadlines:
- Redistricting bills for House, Senate, Congress, or local entities.
- Ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
- Bills providing for action on gubernatorial nominations or appointments.
- Appointments by the General Assembly.
- Adjournment resolutions.
- Bills introduced on the report of the House Committees on Appropriations, Finance, or Rules.
NCGA 2025 Crossover List - Entire list of legislation still eligible for consideration this session.
Bills in the News:
The Center Square - Alan Wooten | May 21, 2025: Two-year spending plan in House draws significant Democratic support - The fiscal year begins July 1. A 2016 law passed by Republican majorities and the governor enables the state to keep the current spending plan in the event a budget is not in place by then, rather than have a state government shutdown. When lawmakers send their final drafting to the governor, he’ll have 10 days to sign, veto or allow it to become law without his signature.
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K-12 Education Bills to Watch
In addition to the bills scheduled to be heard in education committees next week, here are ten education bills to watch. For a complete list of education bills to watch, see the tracking link above.
- HB 414: 1-to-1 Credit for Career and College Promise
- HB 415: Modify Math & Social Studies Grad. Req.
- HB 433: Registered Nurses in Schools
- HB 773: School Performance Grade Changes
- H854: Require Licensure of Educational Interpreters
- HB 875: DPI To Redesign Math Instruction
- HB 959: Protecting Students in a Digital Age
- HB 1012: Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part II.
- SB 257: 2025 Appropriations Act
- SB 754: School Calendar Flexibility: A New Alternative
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