House Bill 123 Summary

• Adds new section 120-9.1 to General Statutes establishing that each General Assembly member is responsible for educating themselves about public school needs in their legislative district.

• Modifies G.S. 120-3.1(a) to define "in the service of the State" to include up to four days per year spent visiting public schools within the member's district.

• Requires documentation of school visits by the host principal or superintendent for reimbursement purposes.

• Allows legislators to claim subsistence allowances for meals and lodging during approved school visits, consistent with existing federal per diem rates.

• Effective upon enactment.