Bill > S179

This bill appropriates $2.5 million in recurring state funds from the General Fund to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to be granted to the nonprofit organization Voices Together. The funding is designated to support educational programming for middle school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on preparing them for Pre-Employment Transition Services. This initiative aims to help students who experience delays by providing support services at the middle school level in school systems where Voices Together already offers high school programming. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the funding and programming can begin at the start of the fiscal year. By targeting middle school students with disabilities, the bill seeks to create early intervention opportunities that can help these students develop skills and preparation for future employment transitions.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S179