NC S631

Appropriates $10.4 million in recurring funds for FY 2025-26 and $14.1 million for FY 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for employee salary increases

Allocates $3.9 million specifically to reduce salary compression among affected positions

Establishes new salary schedules for Youth Counselor Technicians (starting at $40,908 in FY 2025-26), Youth Services Behavioral Specialists (starting at $42,254), and Youth Counselors (starting at $45,910), with increases based on years of experience

Creates separate salary schedules for Juvenile Court Counselors ranging from $49,391 (0 years experience) to $72,070 (6+ years) in FY 2025-26, increasing to $51,861-$75,674 in FY 2026-27

Effective July 1, 2025 for appropriations; salary schedules effective for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium