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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Crossed Over
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO MAKE ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION OF THE SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND TO GOVERNANCE BY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, and the North Carolina School for the Deaf as separate state agencies governed by boards of trustees. It outlines the responsibilities and authority of the boards, including appointing superintendents to manage the day-to-day operations of the schools. The bill also clarifies the role of the State Board of Education in supervising the schools and provides for administrative support from the Department of Administration. Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to liability insurance, appeals of admissions decisions, and transition support as the schools move to this new governance structure. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the transition of the schools for the deaf and blind to governance by boards of trustees.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Amy Galey (R)*,
Michael Lazzara (R)*,
Vickie Sawyer (R)*,
Kevin Corbin (R),
Robert Hanig (R),
Michael Lee (R),
Tim Moffitt (R),
Buck Newton (R),
Last Action
Conferees Changed (on 06/26/2024)
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