H149

School Financial Flexibility Pilot Program

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

North Carolina H149 establishes a pilot program allowing certain school districts financial and hiring flexibility.

North Carolina H149 creates a pilot program to allow eligible school districts financial and hiring flexibility. The program, called the Financial and Hiring Flexibility Plan (FHFP), permits districts to employ up to 50% of teachers without state licenses if specific goals are met. Eligible districts must submit a plan to the State Board of Education by March 15, 2026, for implementation starting July 1, 2026. The State Board will review the plan's operation and student performance after the 2030-2031 school year and every three years thereafter.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 107–6 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

107 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Session Convenes Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Session Convenes Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading