Bill > H581

This bill establishes the Career Pathways Transparency Act, which aims to provide comprehensive, accessible information to high school students about post-secondary education and career options. The bill requires the State Education Assistance Authority to create a "Know Before You Go" website that offers detailed information about career opportunities, employment needs, and educational outcomes across North Carolina's eight prosperity zones. The website will include data such as projected job demands, salary ranges, completion rates, transfer rates, average tuition, financial aid percentages, loan debt, average salaries, and employment rates for graduates from various types of educational institutions, including four-year universities, community colleges, and vocational schools. Additionally, the bill mandates that local school boards provide sophomore students with this information to help them make informed decisions about their educational and professional futures. To support this initiative, the Department of Public Instruction will establish a grant program in the 2025-2026 school year, with $500,000 allocated to help local boards of education promote and distribute program materials and potentially hire career coaches. The goal is to give students a more transparent and comprehensive understanding of their potential career paths and educational opportunities before making post-secondary decisions.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H581