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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-05-04

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill requires North Carolina public schools and charter schools to allow students with disabilities who attend private schools to enroll part-time in public school classes, programs, and services. Schools must develop policies for part-time enrollment and post information about the option on their websites, with $10,000 in state funding provided to help schools implement the policy starting in 2026-2027.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill expands educational options for disabled students whose families choose private schools, allowing them to access specialized services, courses, and resources available only in public schools.
• •They contend it removes barriers that currently prevent these students from receiving the public special education services they are entitled to under federal law, while allowing families to maintain private school enrollment if they wish.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may worry about administrative costs and logistical challenges for schools managing part-time enrollment of special education students, including coordinating transportation, scheduling, and specialized services.
• •They might also question whether the $10,000 appropriation is sufficient to cover implementation costs, or whether this creates equity concerns between students enrolled full-time in public school versus those attending private school.