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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-03

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $500,000 in recurring funds to the Muddy Sneakers program to support hands-on science learning for fifth graders, and $2,750,000 in nonrecurring funds to St. Gerard House to support autism treatment programs. Both appropriations are funded from the General Fund and take effect July 1, 2025.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that Muddy Sneakers provides valuable experiential learning that improves student science aptitude through field-based instruction aligned with state standards, filling a gap in supplemental science education.
• •They contend that St.
• •Gerard House's autism programs serve families in need of specialized treatment services, and state funding helps expand access to care for North Carolina residents.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether direct appropriations to specific nonprofit organizations are the most efficient use of state funds, and whether other education programs or autism services could demonstrate greater cost-effectiveness.
• •Some may also note concerns about the sustainability of nonrecurring funds for St.
• •Gerard House and whether the $500,000 for Muddy Sneakers should be distributed through broader competitive grant processes rather than direct appropriation.