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NC H249

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Horn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms the North Carolina House of Representatives' continued support and advocacy for strong, innovative, and high-achieving public schools
  • Commemorates the 175th anniversary of North Carolina's first public school, which opened in Rockingham County on January 20, 1840, following the Common School Law enacted on January 8, 1839
  • Honors George W. Garrett, founder of Garrett Academy, which became Williamsburg Elementary School in Rockingham County
  • Recognizes that North Carolina's 2,500+ public schools serve over 1.5 million students and are essential to the state's economic vitality and future prosperity
  • Effective upon adoption

Legislative Description

Reaffirming Support for Public Schools

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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