Establishes the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to support schools in North Carolina in preparing for natural disasters.

The bill creates the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to help schools in North Carolina prepare for natural disasters. Administered by the Department of Public Instruction, the fund will provide financial support to local school administrative units for improving or replacing school structures at high risk of damage from weather events. The fund will be financed by a $25 million appropriation from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Local school administrative units must submit disaster preparedness plans and cost estimates to apply for funds.

Establishes the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to support schools in North Carolina in preparing for natural disasters.

The bill creates the Public School Disaster Preparedness Fund to help schools in North Carolina prepare for natural disasters. Administered by the Department of Public Instruction, the fund will provide financial support to local school administrative units for improving or replacing school structures at high risk of damage from weather events. The fund will be financed by a $25 million appropriation from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Local school administrative units must submit disaster preparedness plans and cost estimates to apply for funds.