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NC S507

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands North Carolina's automatic enrollment policy for advanced courses to include English Language Arts in addition to mathematics for K-12 students

  • Students scoring at the highest level on end-of-grade or end-of-course tests must be automatically enrolled in advanced learning opportunities (grades 3-5) or advanced courses (grades 6 and higher) in both math and ELA

  • Requires written parental consent before any qualifying student can be removed from an advanced course or learning opportunity

  • Department of Public Instruction must submit annual reports to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee starting December 15, 2025, now including socioeconomic status data alongside demographics

  • Effective beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

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Boards

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/14/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/2/2025
Education/Higher Education3/26/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

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