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NC S114

NC S114
NC REACH Act


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Introduced
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.

AI Summary

This bill, the NC REACH Act, requires all students at constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina and North Carolina community colleges to complete at least three credit hours of instruction in American history or American government in order to graduate with a baccalaureate or associate degree, respectively. The courses must cover key documents like the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Gettysburg Address, and include a cumulative final exam worth at least 20% of the student's grade. The bill also grants the governing boards the ability to remove chancellors or presidents for failure to comply with these requirements over multiple academic years.

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 02/16/2023)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Education Excellence
  • ‐ Higher Education

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