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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-14

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Plain Language Summary

This bill creates the North Carolina Commission on Youth Mentoring within the Department of Health and Human Services and provides $1.5 million per year for grants to youth mentoring nonprofits. The 15-member commission will establish grant programs, manage applications, and report annually on how funds are distributed and their social impact.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses youth development needs by providing dedicated funding and structure to strengthen community mentoring programs.
• •They contend that mentoring helps young people achieve long-term goals, reduces risky behaviors, and builds stronger connections between youth, parents, and adults in their communities.
• •The diverse commission membership—including youth participants, educators, businesses, and nonprofits—ensures programs reflect actual community needs.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether creating a new state commission is necessary when existing youth development programs could receive similar funding more efficiently.
• •They might also express concern about $1.5 million in recurring annual spending during tight budget times, or worry that the commission structure adds bureaucratic overhead rather than directing resources directly to mentoring organizations.
• •Some may question whether outcome measures for measuring 'social impact' are clearly defined.