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This bill increases funding for small county school systems by modifying the existing supplemental allotment schedule in North Carolina. The legislation updates the dollar allotments for school administrative units based on their Average Daily Membership (ADM), which is a measure of student enrollment. For each ADM range, the bill significantly increases the funding amount. For example, counties with 0-1,300 students will now receive $2,548,000 instead of $1,820,000, representing a substantial boost in financial support. To implement these changes, the bill appropriates $20,961,180 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The goal appears to be providing additional financial resources to smaller, potentially more economically challenged school districts. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to prepare for the increased funding.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H457