NC H688

Appropriates $100,000 annually from the General Fund to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund specifically for inclusive playground grants

Provides grants to local governments, public school units, and public authorities for constructing or adapting park facilities to meet the needs of persons with disabilities

Caps individual grants at $5,000 and requires recipients to provide matching funds at a ratio of $1 local for every $5 state

Separates inclusive playground funding from the existing 30% local matching grant allocation, ensuring dedicated disability-accessible recreation funding

Effective July 1, 2025