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This bill requires the North Carolina State Board of Education to develop or purchase and distribute a standardized screening assessment specifically designed to identify Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students in all middle schools, with a particular focus on sixth-grade students. The bill mandates that this screening assessment will be used universally for all sixth-grade students to help identify those who may qualify for gifted education programs. To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $7 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to cover the costs of implementing these screening assessments. The legislation is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, which will allow schools and the state education board time to prepare for the new screening requirement. By implementing this universal screening approach, the bill aims to ensure more comprehensive and equitable identification of gifted students across middle schools in North Carolina.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H340