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NC H858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Burr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "George Washington Back-to-School Grants" program in the Office of the Governor for fiscal years 2015-2017 to provide funding to public schools for purchasing framed portraits of George Washington
  • Appropriates $500,000 from the Education Lottery Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017
  • Requires the Governor's Office to administer the program and distribute grants on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted
  • Permits each public school that requests funding to display a portrait of the first U.S. President in a dignified location to educate students about his character, leadership, and civic responsibility
  • Takes effect July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

GW Back-to-School Grants/Funds

Last Action

Ref To Com On Appropriations

4/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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