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Introduced
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A MASTER'S DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for education-based salary supplements for school social workers in North Carolina. Currently, only certain teachers and instructional support personnel with specific advanced degrees can receive "M" salary schedule supplements or additional compensation for advanced academic preparation. The bill expands these provisions to include certified school social workers who would have qualified for such supplements under a specific State Board of Education policy (TCP-A-006) as it existed on June 30, 2013, even if a master's degree is not required for their licensure. To support this change, the bill appropriates $500,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, potentially providing financial recognition for school social workers' advanced educational achievements regardless of whether their specific licensure strictly requires a master's degree.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (28)
Patricia Cotham (R)*,
Erin Paré (R)*,
Mike Schietzelt (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Grant Campbell (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Aisha Dew (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D),
Ya Liu (D),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Tim Reeder (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H523 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H523v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H523v0.pdf |
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