North Carolina H326 mandates the Department of Public Instruction to study ways to increase teacher planning time.

North Carolina H326 requires the Department of Public Instruction to study methods of increasing teacher planning time or decreasing obligations that reduce it. The study must include recommendations, cost assessments, and other relevant information, and be reported to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by February 15, 2026. The bill allocates $5,000 for the study, which can be used to partner with a third party. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.

North Carolina H326 mandates the Department of Public Instruction to study ways to increase teacher planning time.

North Carolina H326 requires the Department of Public Instruction to study methods of increasing teacher planning time or decreasing obligations that reduce it. The study must include recommendations, cost assessments, and other relevant information, and be reported to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by February 15, 2026. The bill allocates $5,000 for the study, which can be used to partner with a third party. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.