Bill > H809

This bill amends North Carolina's education law to require local school boards that participate in the NC Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program to include NC Pre-K students as part of the average daily membership (ADM) calculation, but only for students receiving instruction in a building owned by the local school administrative unit. Average daily membership is a key metric used to determine school funding and resource allocation, typically calculated by tracking the number of students present in schools each day. The bill specifically targets NC Pre-K programs located in school-owned buildings, ensuring these young students are counted in the school's enrollment figures. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to prepare for the new counting method. By including pre-kindergarten students in the ADM, the bill could potentially increase funding and resources for local school units that host NC Pre-K programs in their facilities.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H809