Bill > S125

This bill reorganizes and updates North Carolina's community college statutes to improve educational programs, student services, and administrative processes. It creates a more structured approach to community college governance by reorganizing Chapter 115D into distinct parts focusing on establishment, administration, programs, and students. Key provisions include establishing new guidelines for accreditation, creating a Career and College Promise Program to help high school students access community college courses, developing a NC Career Coach Program to support career pathway exploration, and expanding tuition waiver options for specific groups. The bill also allows certain nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers, particularly those providing special education services, and extends the reversion date for school safety grant funds from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Additionally, the legislation introduces new programs like the Short-Term Workforce Development Grant Program and a training program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance workforce development, educational opportunities, and career preparation across North Carolina's community college system.

Education, Government Affairs

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