North Carolina S657 allocates sports betting tax proceeds to provide salary supplements for athletic coaches in public schools.

North Carolina S657 allocates tax proceeds from sports betting to provide salary supplements for athletic coaches in public schools. Eligible public school units must report the amount of non-State funds provided for salary supplements in the prior school year. The bill ensures that each eligible athletic coach receives a total annual salary supplement of at least $3,000. Any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year will support youth sports programming through the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs, Inc. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025, and applies to the 2025-2026 school year.

North Carolina S657 allocates sports betting tax proceeds to provide salary supplements for athletic coaches in public schools.

North Carolina S657 allocates tax proceeds from sports betting to provide salary supplements for athletic coaches in public schools. Eligible public school units must report the amount of non-State funds provided for salary supplements in the prior school year. The bill ensures that each eligible athletic coach receives a total annual salary supplement of at least $3,000. Any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year will support youth sports programming through the North Carolina Alliance of YMCAs, Inc. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025, and applies to the 2025-2026 school year.