Bill > H783

This bill appropriates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for Sidekicks Academy, Inc., a program operating within Durham Public Schools. The grant aims to support an initiative that empowers marginalized students through martial arts, character development, and community support by creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. Of the total funds, $90,000 will be allocated for students' training attire, safety equipment, an intra-school Taekwondo tournament, digital advertising, and staff salary, while the remaining $10,000 will support experiential education activities such as field trips to local Taekwondo tournaments, museum visits, and educational events on local college campuses. The funding is designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and will become effective on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H783