Senate Resolution 316 Summary

• Reaffirms the North Carolina Senate's 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.

• Acknowledges that North Carolina has more than 2,500 public schools serving over 1.5 million students.

• Recognizes that public schools play a critical role in fostering economic vitality and ensuring the state's future success and prosperity.