Bill > S579

This bill establishes the North Carolina High School Redesign Commission, a 15-member body tasked with exploring and recommending changes to high school and higher education policies to better prepare students for future success. The Commission will examine innovative approaches such as flexible diploma requirements, work-based learning experiences, industry credentials, personalized learning pathways, and competency-based alternatives to traditional coursework. Additionally, the bill creates several interconnected programs: the Competency-Based High School and Healthcare and High-Tech Pathways Program in Mooresville, the Lighthouse Math Project in Wake County, and the Community College Seamless Skills Initiative in Fayetteville and Wilkes. These programs aim to create more flexible, technology-enhanced educational experiences that connect high school learning with college and career opportunities, using strategies like artificial intelligence tutoring, digital credential wallets, and partnerships between school districts and community colleges. The bill also establishes a Strategic Network for these institutions to share learning and developments, and mandates an independent evaluation by the Office of Learning Research to assess the programs' impact on student achievement. The General Assembly intends to provide funding for these initiatives, with the programs designed to be implemented over the next few years, potentially transforming how high school education is approached in North Carolina.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S579