Bill > S507

This bill expands automatic enrollment in advanced courses to include English Language Arts (ELA) in addition to mathematics for North Carolina K-12 students. Specifically, the bill requires local school boards to offer advanced learning opportunities and advanced courses in both mathematics and ELA for students in grades three through twelve. Students who score at the highest level on end-of-grade or end-of-course tests in a subject will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding advanced course for the next school year. The bill mandates that the Department of Public Instruction submit an annual report by December 15, 2025, and each year thereafter, detailing the number, demographics, and socioeconomic status of students eligible for and enrolled in advanced courses. Additionally, the bill requires that no student can be removed from an advanced course without written parental consent, and local boards may provide supplemental content enrichment and diagnostic assessments. The provisions will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, aiming to broaden access to rigorous academic instruction and provide more opportunities for high-performing students across both mathematics and ELA subjects.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S507