Bill > H807

This bill addresses several key aspects of public education in North Carolina for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. First, it establishes a new teacher salary schedule with monthly salaries ranging from $4,450 to $5,795 based on years of experience, and provides additional salary supplements for teachers with National Board Certification, advanced degrees, and specialized roles like school counselors and psychologists. The bill appropriates $406.3 million in recurring funds to implement these teacher raises. Second, it changes the funding model for children with disabilities, allocating $89.4 million in recurring funds and $109.2 million in nonrecurring funds to provide support based on the reported cost of services. Third, the bill mandates that public schools provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, with $144 million in recurring funds allocated to support this initiative. Fourth, it establishes a one-to-one electronic device refresh and replacement program for schools, with $152.6 million in recurring funds to support device updates. Finally, the bill modifies the Opportunity Scholarship Program by restricting new scholarships to only those who received grants in the previous year and gradually reducing funding, with the intent to eliminate the program by the 2036-2037 school year. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to improve educational resources, support for teachers, and student nutrition across North Carolina.

Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H807