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

HB 644 — Charter School Transportation Grant Program.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Bill 644 adds a specific requirement for reporting on charter schools that receive grants, including details on the amount awarded and the transportation costs that qualify for reimbursement. This change is important because it enhances transparency by ensuring that the state has clear information on how grant funds are used, which can help in assessing the effectiveness of the program. Additionally, maintaining proper oversight on the financial aspects related to student transportation costs can ensure better allocation of resources.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 644 Short Title:
644 Apr 6, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40378-MKa-159 (04/06) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A GRANT PROGRAM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO COVER A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THEIR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Transportation April 10, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A GRANT PROGRAM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO COVER A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THEIR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS.
– The Department of Public Instruction shall report by March 15 of each year to the Fiscal Research Division and the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the administration of the grant program for the prior year, including (i) the number of charter schools that received grants and the amount of grant funds awarded to those charter *DRH40378-MKa-159* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 schools, (ii) the types of student transportation costs eligible for reimbursement under the Program, and (iii) an estimate of the cost of the Program for the upcoming fiscal year." SECTION 2.
– The Department of Public Instruction shall report by March 15 of each year to the Fiscal Research Division and the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on the administration of the grant program for the prior year, including (i) the number of *H644-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 charter schools that received grants and the amount of grant funds awarded to those charter schools, (ii) the types of student transportation costs eligible for reimbursement under the Program, and (iii) an estimate of the cost of the Program for the upcoming fiscal year." SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRH40378-MKa-159 [v.6] (04/17)
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Action History

  1. Reptd Fav

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Transportation

  5. Passed 1st Reading

  6. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Transportation

  7. Filed

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

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Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 644?
HB 644 is sponsored by John A. Torbett (Republican), Hardister, Conrad, and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 644?
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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