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NC H259

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Brown-Morgan Science Olympiad Grant Pilot Program for the 2025-2026 school year to increase public school participation in Science Olympiad competitions

  • Appropriates $127,500 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction

  • Applications available by August 1, 2025, with priority given to schools that did not have a Science Olympiad team the previous year on a first-come, first-served basis

  • Grant funds may cover registration fees, team project materials, travel expenses, and salary stipends for teacher coaches

  • Department of Public Instruction must report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by May 1, 2025, on participating schools, student numbers, and unfunded applications

Legislative Description

Brown-Morgan Science Olympiad Grant

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/4/2025

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