S.969

First Grade Reading Promise

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S969 funds high-dosage early literacy tutoring for first graders and allows virtual tutoring.

North Carolina S969 allocates $5 million for high-dosage early literacy tutoring for first graders, both in-person and virtually. It encourages local school administrative units to partner with community organizations to provide volunteers, mentors, or tutors. The bill also mandates annual reporting by local boards of education on reading proficiency, retention, and exemptions for third graders. The changes take effect in the 2026-2027 school year.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 5

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

May 5

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading