North Carolina House Bill 809 includes NC Pre-K students in school average daily membership calculations

Original title: Count NC Pre-K for School ADM.

Last action · April 8, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Tracy Clark and 23 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Official description

Count NC Pre-K for School ADM.

Why it matters

Counting pre-kindergarten students in local school population metrics alters enrollment figures used for administrative planning and resource distribution across participating school districts.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Local boards of education

Local boards of education must update their average daily membership calculations to include qualifying NC Pre-K students.

Directly affected

NC Pre-K students

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which students are counted under this bill?

NC Pre-K students who receive instruction in a building owned by a are included in the .

When does this change take effect?

The act becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Apr 8, 2025House
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 8, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
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