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This bill directs the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to conduct a comprehensive study on budget flexibility for local school administrative units, with the goal of identifying ways to provide more financial management options for school districts. The study will explore methods such as combining or transferring allotments (budget allocations) between different spending categories, with the aim of helping local boards of education better meet the needs of students, teachers, administrators, and other school employees. To support this research, the bill appropriates $50,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Department is required to submit a detailed report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee and the Fiscal Research Division by April 1, 2026, which will include an analysis of potential flexibilities and any recommended legislative changes. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a structured approach to examining how school districts might gain more budgetary autonomy and efficiency.

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