Entry Fees for Interscholastic Sports Events
Plain English Summary
This bill requires public schools in North Carolina to accept cash as payment for admission to high school and middle school sporting events. Schools may deposit the cash the next business day and must have procedures for handling it safely before deposit.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill increases accessibility to school sporting events for families without credit cards, bank accounts, or digital payment methods. It ensures that financial barriers do not prevent students and families from attending and supporting their school athletic programs, particularly benefiting lower-income families and those in underbanked communities.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue this creates administrative burdens and security concerns for schools, requiring staff to handle and secure cash, implement new procedures, and manage deposits. They contend that digital payment systems are more efficient and secure, and that most families already have access to cards or mobile payment options.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 19
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 65
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 68
Cosponsors (19)
Representative · District 12
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 28
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 43
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 62
Representative · District 120
Representative · District 79
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 85
Representative · District 9
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 82
Representative · District 105
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 73
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown