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NC S404

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Vocational Rehabilitation Pilot Program through the State Board of Community Colleges for academic years 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 to support community college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in reaching employment and independence goals.

  • Community colleges may apply to participate in the Program, with the State Board selecting colleges in consultation with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR) to place student counselors at selected institutions.

  • Appropriates $750,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Community Colleges System Office for fiscal year 2023-2024, with funds remaining available through the end of fiscal year 2025-2026.

  • Requires the State Board of Community Colleges to report annually by March 15 on Program impact, including data on participants' mental health and well-being and job placements.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Employment and Independence Act

Appropriations; Boards; Budgeting; Colleges & Universities; Community Colleges; Community Colleges Board; Education; Higher Educ

Last Action

Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations/Base Budget3/30/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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