NC S789

Appropriates $20,000,000 in recurring funds over 10 fiscal years (2020-2021 through 2029-2030) to five HBCUs for scholarships, faculty recruitment, course development, and operational support: North Carolina Central University, North Carolina A&T State University, Fayetteville State University, Winston-Salem State University, and Elizabeth City State University.

Allocates $10,000,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to North Carolina A&T State University to support doctoral programs in computer science, engineering fields, energy and environmental systems, education, and rehabilitation counseling.

Allocates $10,000,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to North Carolina Central University to support doctoral programs in arts and sciences, behavioral and social sciences, business, education, library and information sciences, and law.

Modifies the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program to require selection of at least one UNC constituent institution and one private institution designated as HBCUs, plus one women's college, among the five participating institutions for educator preparation programs.

Takes effect July 1, 2020, with Teaching Fellows Program modifications effective for the 2021-2022 academic year.