Bill Summary: S703 - Tech Correct to Appropriations Act of 2017

• Modifies G.S. 115C-301(c) regarding kindergarten through third grade class size requirements effective in the 2018-2019 school year.

• Changes the average class size maximum for K-3 from matching the funded allotment ratio to allowing the ratio plus three additional students.

• Increases the individual class size maximum (after the second school month) from three students above the allotment ratio to six students above the ratio.

• Maintains funded teacher-to-student ratios of 1:18 (kindergarten), 1:16 (first grade), and 1:17 (second and third grades).

• Grants maximum flexibility to grades 4-12 for using allotted teacher positions to maximize student achievement.