NC H875

Establishes a four-year pilot program combining the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Forsyth Tech with the Justice Studies major at Winston-Salem State University, to be implemented by fall 2018.

Directs the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina and the State Board of Community Colleges to coordinate between Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Tech to establish and operate the combined program.

Appropriates $100,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2017-2018 and $100,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 to Winston-Salem State University to establish a coordinator position for the pilot program.

Requires the coordinator to coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and the Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division in the Department of Justice.

Requires the Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University to report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by December 1, 2017, on program implementation, and annually thereafter on program progress.