State Board of Education Meets for Special Called Meeting on June 23

• Monday, June 23 at 9:30 AM - Virtual Meeting
  • Agenda | Stream meeting on YouTube here

July State Board of Education Meeting

• Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9 AM - Virtual Meeting

NC State Board of Education in the News:

EdNC - Donna Bledsoe | June 19, 2025: Perspective | 2023 POY Donna Bledsoe reminds state leaders to invest in principals - North Carolina’s principals are at the epicenter of public education. They are not just instructional leaders or building managers; they are visionaries, crisis responders, coaches, and anchors of their communities. When we speak of teacher retention, improved student outcomes, or positive school climates, the conversation always begins and ends with leadership and our principals. Amid all the policies, it is easy to lose sight of the human side of education. But I live that reality daily as a principal alongside dedicated educators and as a mother grateful for the public school system that helps raise her children.

About the State Board of Education

YouTube recordings of SBE meetings HERE.  

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NCDPI Press Release | June 18, 2025 

Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education Eric Davis and North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo" Green are deeply concerned by the Charter Schools Review Board provisions in the latest versions of House Bill 832 and Senate Bill 254. Charter schools are public schools. While we remain steadfast in our support for high-quality charter schools as valuable choice models within our public school system, we believe that several provisions in the bills violate the North Carolina Constitution and risk undermining public confidence in the integrity, oversight and unity of North Carolina's public school system.

Constitutional Authority and Legal Concerns 

The North Carolina Constitution entrusts the State Board of Education with the responsibility to "supervise and administer the free public school system and the educational funds provided for its support" (N.C. Const. Art. IX, Sec. 5) and designates the State Superintendent as its "chief administrative officer" (N.C. Const. Art. IX, Sec. 4). Charter schools are public schools and fall under this constitutional mandate. During debate of the latest version of House Bill 832, reference was made to a restriction on this constitutional authority, pointing to the words "subject to the laws of the General Assembly" as they appear in this article. However, this language does not grant unlimited authority to the General Assembly to ignore the constitutional authority of the State Board and State Superintendent. In 2018, the North Carolina Supreme Court clarified that "the General Assembly has the authority to make ultimate educational policy determinations and to enact legislation providing for the management and operation of the public school system, so long as that legislation does not deprive the Board of responsibility for the general supervision and administration of the public school system or deprive the Superintendent of the responsibility for directly administering the operations of that system." N.C. State Board of Education v. State, 371 N.C. 170, 181 (2018) (emphasis added). 

The provisions in House Bill 832 and Senate Bill 254 unconstitutionally propose to transfer core responsibilities of oversight, accountability and rulemaking from constitutionally established authorities to a non-constitutional body—the Charter School Review Board (CSRB). 

Specifically, the bill raises significant constitutional concerns in the following areas: 

1. Rulemaking Authority: Stripping the State Board of its full rulemaking power—reducing it to a limited veto—violates the Constitution's provision that grants the Board the authority to make "all needed rules and regulations" (N.C. Const. Art. IX, Sec. 5) governing the public school system. 
2. Oversight of Federal Funding: The proposed removal of the State Board and Superintendent's authority to conduct hearings and make findings and recommendations on the use of federal funds in charter schools not only violates constitutional oversight responsibilities but may also place North Carolina out of compliance with federal law.
3. Management of the Office of Charter Schools: Reassigning management of the Office of Charter Schools from the Superintendent to a non-constitutional board disrupts the unified administration of public education and violates established case law affirming the Superintendent's executive role. 
4. Support for Low-Performing Charter Schools: Delegating oversight of struggling schools to the CSRB undermines the State Board's constitutional duty to ensure that every school—district or charter—receives the support needed to provide students with a sound basic education to which they are constitutionally entitled. See Leandro v. State, 346 N.C. 336 (1997). 

Why This Matters

This legislation threatens to weaken North Carolina's ability to fulfill its constitutional promise to every child. It limits the tools and authority the State Board and Superintendent rely on to: 

• Ensure that all public-school students, regardless of setting, receive the education to which they are entitled;
• Provide robust and transparent oversight of public funds, including state and federal dollars;
• Intervene when schools are struggling and help them improve before students suffer the consequences; and
• Maintain a cohesive public school system that parents and communities can trust.

A Commitment to Charter Schools—and to All Public School Students 

We want to be clear: we believe in the promise of high-quality charter schools as innovative public schools that can meet student needs in diverse ways. We celebrate the many charter schools across North Carolina that are thriving and providing an excellent education. These schools deserve meaningful guidance, partnership and support—not fragmented governance that limits their access to state-level expertise and resources. 

We also know that some charter schools face serious challenges. It is our constitutional responsibility to provide oversight, guidance and, when necessary, intervention to help them succeed. Stripping away that capacity only puts vulnerable students at greater risk and erodes the confidence of parents when they are making educational choices. 

We remain committed to strengthening relationships with charter school leaders, engaging families and fostering collaboration across the public school system. As a direct result of the State Superintendent’s efforts, starting this summer, charter leaders will be attending district superintendents’ meetings and vice-versa to further strengthen those relationships.

The draft strategic plan, which is scheduled to be approved by the State Board in August 2025, outlines further efforts to make that commitment a reality, including creating a cross-sector Innovation Leadership Council (that would be composed of charter leaders, public school district leaders, lab school leaders and NC Department of Public Instruction staff) to guide knowledge transfer and scale-up promising innovative efforts. These and other collaborative efforts will enhance the educational opportunities that all public schools can provide for students. But collaboration requires shared purpose and consistent oversight. This legislation pushes us in the opposite direction—toward fragmentation, confusion and diminished public trust. 

We urge lawmakers to reconsider these provisions in the latest versions of House Bill 832 and Senate Bill 254 and to work with us—on behalf of every student and every parent in North Carolina—to ensure that the public school system remains strong, accountable and worthy of our communities' confidence. 

Wayne Community College | June 12, 2025: WCC, WCPS Graduate North Carolina’s First K–12 Teacher Apprentice - Through a partnership between Wayne Community College and Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), Angela Lamb has become the first K–12 teacher apprentice to graduate in the state of North Carolina, earning a historic achievement. Lamb completed her apprenticeship through the groundbreaking Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program, an innovative workforce pipeline launched by Apprenticeship Wayne to address the growing need for qualified teachers. “We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of North Carolina’s first K–12 teacher apprentice through Apprenticeship Wayne and our partnership with WCPS,” said Dr. Patty Pfeiffer, WCC president. “This reflects our shared commitment to innovation and community impact. Wayne County is leading the way, setting a powerful example for communities across North Carolina. This milestone shows what’s possible when we rethink how we prepare and support future educators,” said Dr. Kristie Sauls, executive director of apprenticeships and career development at WCC. “Angela’s success is a testament to the power of partnerships and a reminder that when we invest in aspiring teachers, our entire community benefits.” School district leaders congratulate Lamb for the historic distinction of being the first K–12 teacher apprentice to graduate in North Carolina, noting that “grow your own teacher programs” such as this are critical for keeping classroom vacancies to a minimum.

K-12 Education Bills

Bills eligible to be filed in 2025 with no deadlines: 

1. Redistricting bills for House, Senate, Congress, or local entities.
2. Ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
3. Bills providing for action on gubernatorial nominations or appointments.
4. Appointments by the General Assembly.
5. Adjournment resolutions.
6. Bills introduced on the report of the House Committees on Appropriations, Finance, or Rules.

Bills in the News:

The Charlotte Observer - Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi | June 17, 2025: Sweeping hemp regulations would overhaul ‘what is being sold in our communities’ - The North Carolina Senate advanced a bill that would ban the sale of hemp products such as gummies and beverages to anyone under 21, prohibit their use on school grounds, and impose new regulations. The new regulations surfaced Tuesday in a committee as an amendment to House Bill 328.

The Carolina Journal - David N. Bass | June 12, 2025: Bill would require schools to consider long-term costs of tech - Supporters say that the measure, Senate Bill 449, would bring fiscal responsibility to purchasing decisions while promoting efficient use of technology across the state’s education system. SB449 includes a number of mandates for schools, ranging from reporting repair and maintenance rates of devices — known as the “break/fix rate” — to gauging their resale value.

NC College Connect is launching a groundbreaking initiative offering Direct Admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year!

Open to public and charter school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify—no traditional application needed. The program now includes more UNC System schools, NC Independent Colleges and Universities, and NC Community Colleges. 

Eligible students will be notified this fall and will be able to accept their offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org. 

Learn more by attending one of the events below. Additional information and a toolkit for educators will be available later in the summer.

• Parent Webinars
  • The student and parent webinars will give an overview of the program, while office hours are an opportunity for more personalized support. 
    • August 5, 6 p.m.
    • September 16, 6 p.m.
• Educator Webinars 
  • These overview webinars offer an opportunity for school counselors and other public school employees to learn about the program and ask questions. 
    • June 25, 10 a.m.
    • July 15, 1 p.m.
    • August 20,1 p.m.
    • September 3, 10 a.m.
    • October 7, 1 p.m.
• Office Hours
  • August 26, 6-7 p.m.
  • September 30, 6-7 p.m.

Stay informed on the NC College Connect website or send questions to NCCollegeConnect@dpi.nc.gov