S.223

Expand Academic Trans. Pathways/Sophomore HS

Chamber Passed·3/13/25

Expands academic transition pathways for sophomore high school students in North Carolina.

The bill allows local community colleges in North Carolina to collaborate with public and nonpublic schools to offer courses through academic transition programs. It specifically enables qualified sophomore high school students to participate in these programs if they are academically gifted, demonstrate readiness, and have parental consent. The bill also outlines college transfer pathways for junior and senior high school students, requiring 30 semester credit hours for a career technical education certificate, diploma, or credential. The act becomes effective with the 2025-2026 school year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 44–0 · Mar 13, 2025
Current
Education - K-12 Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

44 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn From Com

Jun 5, 2025

House

Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 17, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading