NC H415

Removes NC Math III as a graduation requirement starting 2025-2026; new four-credit math requirement includes NC Math I, NC Math II, Computer Science, and a fourth course aligned with the student's career development plan

Requires students scoring Level 1 or Level 2 on 8th grade math or NC Math I exams to enroll in foundational math courses before advancing, unless a parent consents or principal approves an exception

Adds a mandatory U.S. History test for graduation using questions from the USCIS naturalization civics test, beginning with 9th graders in 2026-2027

Expands the Founding Principles civics course to require reading eight specific documents in full, including the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Letter from Birmingham Jail, and Federalist Papers essays

Requires UNC system institutions to align minimum math admission requirements with the new high school graduation standards, effective for 2026-2027 applicants