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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHILDREN IN THIS STATE SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $13.3 million in recurring funds annually for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Child Development and Early Education, specifically to expand access to slots in the North Carolina Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program. The NC Pre-K program is a state-funded early childhood education initiative designed to provide high-quality educational experiences for eligible children before they enter kindergarten. The funding is intended to help more children in North Carolina participate in this program, potentially increasing educational opportunities for young learners from diverse backgrounds. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the funds will be allocated from the General Fund to support additional prekindergarten program slots across the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Cynthia Ball (D)*,
Cecil Brockman (D)*,
Carla Cunningham (D)*,
Brandon Lofton (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Vernetta Alston (D),
Amber Baker (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Tracy Clark (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Aisha Dew (D),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D),
Ya Liu (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Renée Price (D),
Robert Reives (D),
Phil Rubin (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H715 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H715v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H715v0.pdf |
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