North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 678 — Opp. Scholarships/Accredited Schools Only.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

18 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 678, two lines were modified for clarity but the content remains the same. The changes ensure consistent language regarding how graduation rates and financial reviews are reported for schools receiving scholarship funds. These amendments help tighten accountability for schools using public funds, ensuring they meet established standards. This is important as it aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of the scholarship program.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 678 Short Title:
678 Apr 10, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40412-MK-84 (02/20) 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 REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ATTEND SCHOOLS THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY A NATIONAL OR REGIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY OR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS ATTEND SCHOOLS THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY A NATIONAL OR REGIONAL ACCREDITING AGENCY OR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
(5) Provide to the Authority graduation rates of the students receiving scholarship grants in a manner consistent with nationally recognized standards.
*H678-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (5) Provide to the Authority graduation rates of the students receiving scholarship grants in a manner consistent with nationally recognized standards.
*DRH40412-MK-84* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (6) Contract with a certified public accountant to perform a financial review, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, for each school year in which the school accepts students receiving more than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) in scholarship grants awarded under this Part." SECTION 2.
(6) Contract with a certified public accountant to perform a financial review, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, for each school year in which the school accepts students receiving more than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) in scholarship grants awarded under this Part." SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRH40412-MK-84 [v.5] (02/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Meyer · Cosponsor
  • Lucas · Cosponsor
  • Insko · Cosponsor
  • Holley · Cosponsor
  • Fisher · Cosponsor
  • Farmer-Butterfield · Cosponsor
  • Mary Belk · Cosponsor
  • B. Richardson · Cosponsor
  • Eric Ager · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (9)

  • Meyer
  • Lucas
  • Insko
  • Holley
  • Fisher
  • Farmer-Butterfield
  • Mary Belk Democratic
  • B. Richardson
  • Eric Ager Democratic

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 678?
HB 678 is sponsored by Meyer, Lucas, Insko, Holley, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Mary Belk (Democratic), B. Richardson, and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 678?
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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