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Read. Follow. Verify.North Carolina appropriates $13.3 million annually to expand NC Pre-K slots
Last action · April 3, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Brockman and 33 others
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What This Bill Would Do
North Carolina allocates $13,300,000 in recurring annual funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2027 to expand participation slots in the North Carolina Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program, effective July 1, 2025.
Expands public preschool capacity by dedicating recurring state revenue to enroll more young children in state-funded pre-K classrooms.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education
Receives an annual recurring appropriation of $13,300,000 to manage and distribute additional NC Pre-K slots.
children in this State seeking to participate in the North Carolina Prekindergarten (NC Pre-K) program
Gain expanded access to participate in state-funded prekindergarten slots.
Key Facts
- Appropriates $13,300,000 in recurring funds for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium from the General Fund.
- Funds are directed to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education.
- The appropriation specifically provides funds for slots to expand access for children seeking to participate in the NC Pre-K program.
- The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Apr 3, 2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Apr 3, 2025HousePassed 1st Reading
- Apr 2, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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