North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 18 D · 2 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1129 — Ensure a Sound Basic Education.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2019-2020 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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The recent changes to House Bill 1129 involve the clarification of the definition of a "classroom teacher" by specifying that they must provide instruction for at least 70% of the instructional day. This amendment aims to ensure that the new teacher compensation program focuses on educators who are predominantly engaged in direct teaching, thereby aligning salary increases with those who have the most impact on student learning. This distinction matters because it helps to target support and incentives toward teachers who are deeply involved in classroom instruction, potentially improving overall educational outcomes.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1129 Short Title:
1129 May 14, 2020 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10784-MTa-150 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 CREATE NEW PROGRAMS AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATED TO ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 18, 2020 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE NEW PROGRAMS AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATED TO ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POSTSECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS.
*DRH10784-MTa-150* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 PART II.
*H1129-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 2 PART II.
EDUCATION POLICY CHANGES 3 ADVANCED TEACHING ROLES CHANGES SECTION 2.1.(a) Effective June 30, 2021, the following session laws are repealed:
EDUCATION POLICY CHANGES 4 ADVANCED TEACHING ROLES CHANGES SECTION 2.1.(a) Effective June 30, 2021, the following session laws are repealed:
(2) Descriptions of the advanced teaching roles, including minimum qualifications for the positions that shall include at least two of the following:
Page 2 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Descriptions of the advanced teaching roles, including minimum qualifications for the positions that shall include at least two of the following:
Page 2 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 a.
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A statement by the local school administrative unit that the salary supplements will be paid as a supplement to the classroom teacher's regular salary and not be included in the average salary calculation used for budgeting State allotments.
A statement by the local school administrative unit that the salary supplements will be paid as a supplement to the classroom teacher's House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 regular salary and not be included in the average salary calculation used for budgeting State allotments.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 c.
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– Any local board of education that is selected to participate in the program pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall designate participating schools within the unit as "Advanced Teaching Roles" schools.
– Any local board of education that is selected to participate in the program pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall designate Page 4 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 participating schools within the unit as "Advanced Teaching Roles" schools.
Every Advanced Page 4 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Teaching Roles school shall receive class size flexibilitypursuant to subsection (i) of this section and budget flexibility pursuant to subsection (j) of this section.
Every Advanced Teaching Roles school shall receive class size flexibilitypursuant to subsection (i) of this section and budget flexibility pursuant to subsection (j) of this section.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (i) Class Size Flexibility.
House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (i) Class Size Flexibility.
Page 6 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, or his or her designee.
Page 6 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, or his or her designee.
SECTION 2.2.(d) The Task Force shall (i) study the opportunity gap, (ii) consider effective approaches and best practices from across the country to close the opportunity gap in gradeskindergartenthrough12,and(iii)proposea plantoreduce byJuly1, 2031,theopportunity gap for all subgroups.
SECTION 2.2.(d) The Task Force shall (i) study the opportunity gap, (ii) consider effective approaches and best practices from across the country to close the opportunity gap in gradeskindergartenthrough12,and(iii)proposea plantoreducebyJuly1, 2031,theopportunity gap for all subgroups.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Organizations that have demonstrated success in closing the opportunity gap, including, but not limited to, Communities in Schools of North Carolina, Inc.
House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Organizations that have demonstrated success in closing the opportunity gap, including, but not limited to, Communities in Schools of North Carolina, Inc.
AllStatedepartmentsandagenciesand local governmentsandtheirsubdivisionsshall furnish the Task Force with any requested information in their possession or available to them.
AllStatedepartmentsandagenciesandlocal governmentsandtheirsubdivisionsshall furnish the Task Force with any requested information in their possession or available to them.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Page 8 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 2.3.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Page 8 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 2.3.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) A school performance score of at least 70 is equivalent to an overall school performance grade of B.
House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) A school performance score of at least 70 is equivalent to an overall school performance grade of B.
(b) The Office of Equity Oversight shall review educational policies, programs, and initiatives and shall provide an independent, objective source of information to be used in Page 10 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 evaluating substantial compliance with sound basic education standards, giving special attention and consideration to outcomes for at-risk students.
(b) The Office of Equity Oversight shall review educational policies, programs, and initiatives and shall provide an independent, objective source of information to be used in Page 10 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 evaluating substantial compliance with sound basic education standards, giving special attention and consideration to outcomes for at-risk students.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Student social and emotional well-being.
House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Student social and emotional well-being.
Theconvertedfundsshall beusedonlyto provide visitinginternational exchangeteacherswith salaries commensuratewith their experience levels, to provide any State-approved bonuses, and to cover the costs associated with supporting visiting international exchange teachers within the local school administrative unit, including programming and related activities, background checks, medical coverage, and other program administration services in accordance with the federal regulations for the Exchange Visitor Program, 22 C.F.R.
Theconvertedfundsshall beused onlyto provide visitinginternational exchangeteacherswith salaries commensuratewiththeir experience levels, to provide any State-approved bonuses, and to cover the costs associated with supporting visiting international exchange teachers within the local school administrative unit, including programming and related activities, background checks, medical coverage, and other program administration services in accordance with the federal regulations for the Exchange Visitor Program, 22 C.F.R.
For funds related to assistant Page 12 DRH10784-MTa-150 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 principal months of employment, the salary transferred shall be based on the first step of the Assistant Principal Salary Schedule.
For funds related to assistant Page 12 House Bill 1129-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 principal months of employment, the salary transferred shall be based on the first step of the Assistant Principal Salary Schedule.
DRH10784-MTa-150 Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 2.12.(c) Effective July 1, 2020, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds appropriated to the Board of Governors for the Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve as part of the base budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year shall be decreased by the sum of seventy four million eight hundred forty thousand dollars ($74,840,000).
House Bill 1129-First Edition Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 2.12.(c) Effective July 1, 2020, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds appropriated to the Board of Governors for the Opportunity Scholarship Grant Fund Reserve as part of the base budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year shall be decreased by the sum of seventy four million eight hundred forty thousand dollars ($74,840,000).
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1129?
HB 1129 is sponsored by Meyer, Clemmons, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Batch, Mary Belk (Democratic), Brewer, Deb Butler (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Gailliard, Garrison, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hunt, Insko, Lucas, Montgomery, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Russell, Terry, Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Wray, K. Smith, Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and R. Smith.
What is the current status of HB 1129?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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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