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Re-ref Com On Appropriations2026-05-19

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Plain Language Summary

This bill modifies North Carolina's Principal Fellows Program, which provides forgivable scholarships to help prepare school leaders, and adds a new stipend for administrative interns. The bill appropriates $5 million to expand the program and creates financial support for people in administrative internship programs.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses a shortage of qualified school leaders by making it more affordable to pursue principal preparation programs through forgivable loans and stipends.
• •The expanded funding aims to increase the percentage of NC principals trained through this evidence-based program, potentially improving school leadership and student achievement, particularly in high-need schools.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $5 million in new state spending is the best use of education funds, whether loan forgiveness effectively incentivizes service in high-need schools, and whether stipends for interns (funded from already-stretched school budgets) are sustainable long-term without additional revenue.