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NC H325

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Pierce

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a two-year pilot program (2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years) to fund public school field trips to the North Carolina Legislative Building

  • Awards up to $2,000 per school to cover transportation expenses including bus rental, fuel, and driver compensation

  • Requires the Department of Public Instruction to publish application criteria by August 1, accept applications until October 1, and select recipients by November 1 of each program year

  • Prioritizes funding for public school units located in tier 1 (economically distressed) counties

  • Appropriates $1,500,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Legislative Building Field Trip Pilot Program

Education

Last Action

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

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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