North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 703 — Tech Correct to Appropriations Act of 2017.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill (SB 703) includes several lines of text that have been added to emphasize the requests from teachers and parents for a delay in implementing the K-3 class size requirement. It reiterates previous legislative actions that sought to provide flexibility to schools in managing class sizes and highlights a commitment to create new funding for enhancement teachers. This change is important as it reflects ongoing concerns from the education community about maintaining quality instruction while complying with new mandates. The addition of these lines aims to ensure that the needs of schools and families are considered in future education policies.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Jan 10, 2018 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 703 Short Title:
703 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45505-MV-11 (01/05) Short Title:
Senators Chaudhuri, Van Duyn, and Smith-Ingram (Primary Sponsors).
Senators Chaudhuri, Van Duyn, Smith (Primary Sponsors);
Bryant, Ford, Foushee, Waddell, and Woodard.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017 REGARDING CLASS SIZE IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate January 12, 2018 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017 REGARDING CLASS SIZE IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE.
and Whereas, organizations representing teachers and parents have respectfully requested the General Assembly to slow implementation of the K-3 class size requirement;
and *S703-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Whereas, organizations representing teachers and parents have respectfully requested the General Assembly to slow implementation of the K-3 class size requirement;
and *DRS45505-MV-11* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Whereas, on February 16, 2017, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the first edition of House Bill 13 which provided local school administrative units much-needed flexibility from the class size mandate;
and Whereas, on February 16, 2017, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the first edition of House Bill 13 which provided local school administrative units much-needed flexibility from the class size mandate;
Page 2 DRS45505-MV-11 [v.6] (01/05)
Page 2 Senate Bill 703-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (171)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 703?
SB 703 is sponsored by Woodard, Van Duyn, Foushee, Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Bryant, Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), Carl Ford (Republican), and Joyce Waddell (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 703?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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