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NC S800

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Woodard

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes mental health clinicians and peer support specialists in municipal and county EMS or rescue and lifesaving departments to receive waivers of tuition and registration fees when attending community colleges
  • Applies to specialized courses on a list approved by the State Board of Community Colleges that support the departments' training needs
  • Covers departments whose primary responsibility includes embedding mental health clinicians in 911 call centers and pairing mental health professionals with first responders for calls for service
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Comm. Colleges/Mental Health/Tuition Waiver

Boards; Colleges & Universities; Community Colleges; Community Colleges Board; Counseling; Education; Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/6/2024

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