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NC H475

State ID Cards for High School Students


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Introduced
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS WHO ARE AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OBTAIN A NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR A FEE AND TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ISSUE SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN MECKLENBURG, RANDOLPH, UNION, AND WATAUGA COUNTIES.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a pilot program to help high school students aged 16 and older in Mecklenburg, Randolph, Union, and Watauga Counties obtain special state identification cards more easily. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in collaboration with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and local school districts, will implement the program by December 31, 2025. Eligible students will be able to obtain a special ID card through coordinated efforts between their schools and the DMV, with dedicated times set aside during the school year for students to apply. Schools can help students by providing necessary application information, and the State Registrar is authorized to issue birth certificates to students for ID purposes. The program will allow students to get a special identification card at a reduced or no cost, lowering the minimum age for obtaining such a card from 17 to 16. The pilot program is set to run until December 31, 2027, after which its effectiveness will likely be evaluated for potential statewide implementation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/24/2025)

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