North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 57 — Create Term for Public Schs. & Codify NCVPS.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 6/26/2019

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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 has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 57 removes the phrase "RATIFIED BILL" and includes an official approval note signed by Governor Roy Cooper, along with the date of approval. This change indicates that the bill has officially been signed into law, providing it with legal authority. The confirmation adds clarity about the bill's status and ensures that all the necessary formalities have been completed for it to be enacted.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 HOUSE BILL 57 RATIFIED BILL AN ACT TO CREATE A TERM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT INCLUDES THE VARIOUS TYPES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE AND TO CODIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 SESSION LAW 2019-51 HOUSE BILL 57 AN ACT TO CREATE A TERM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT INCLUDES THE VARIOUS TYPES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE AND TO CODIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM.
*H57-v-3* (3) Nonpublic school student.
*H57-v-4* (3) Nonpublic school student.
TheState Boardof Education Page 2 House Bill 57-Ratified shall consider recommendations from the NCVPS Advisory Council in establishing a per-student, per-course fee structure.
TheState Boardof Education Page 2 Session Law 2019-51 House Bill 57 shall consider recommendations from the NCVPS Advisory Council in establishing a per-student, per-course fee structure.
The membership of the Advisory Council, as appointed by the State Board of Education, shall consist of key stakeholders across the State with expertise in online learning from a variety of House Bill 57-Ratified Page 3 fields, including elementary and secondary education, business, universities and colleges, and the community at large.
The membership of the Advisory Council, as appointed by the State Board of Education, shall consist of key stakeholders across the State with expertise in online learning from a variety of House Bill 57 Session Law 2019-51 Page 3 fields, including elementary and secondary education, business, universities and colleges, and the community at large.
Forest President of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives _____________________________________ Roy Cooper Governor Approved __________.m.
Forest President of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives s/ Roy Cooper Governor Approved 1:34 p.m.
this ______________ day of ___________________, 2019 Page 4 House Bill 57-Ratified
this 26 day of June, 2019 Page 4 Session Law 2019-51 House Bill 57
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a definition for 'public school unit' and codifies the North Carolina Virtual Public School program within existing laws.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-5

    (11) Public school unit. – Any of the following: a. A local school administrative unit. b. A charter school. c. A regional school. d. A school providing elementary or secondary instruction operated by one of the following: 1. The State Board of Education, including schools operated under Article 7A and Article 9C of this Chapter. 2. The University of North Carolina, including schools operated under Articles 4, 29, and 29A of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.

    This change defines 'public school unit' to clarify the types of public schools included under this term.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-238.75

    § 115C-238.75. Administration of the North Carolina Virtual Public School program. (a) NCVPS shall be administered by the Department of Public Instruction in accordance with this Part. (b) NCVPS shall be responsible for the following: (1) Ensuring access to e-learning course offerings for students residing in rural and low-wealth public school units, in order to expand available instructional opportunities. (2) Providing e-learning instructional opportunities for courses required as part of the standard course of study for high school graduation and for Advanced Placement (AP) offerings when not otherwise available to students. (3) Establishing NCVPS course quality standards that meet the standards set by the State Board of Education. (4) Aligning all courses offered through NCVPS with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

    This establishes the administrative framework and responsibilities for the North Carolina Virtual Public School program.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-238.76

    § 115C-238.76. Allotment formula; adjustments to other allotments; enrollment reserve. (a) The State Board of Education shall implement an allotment formula for NCVPS as follows: (1) Project NCVPS student enrollment by semester and year-long course types for each public school unit. (2) Establish a per student, per course teacher payment structure for the instructional costs of NCVPS... (3) Develop a per student, per course fee structure that is based on the per student, per course teacher pay structure...

    This creates an allotment formula to allocate funds and manage costs for the NCVPS, ensuring that funding aligns with student enrollment and instructional costs.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-238.77

    § 115C-238.77. NCVPS Advisory Council. The State Board of Education shall establish the NCVPS Advisory Council to review NCVPS strategic planning, operational initiatives, and readiness for twenty-first century online learning...

    This establishes an advisory council to oversee and provide guidance on the operations of the NCVPS.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-238.78

    § 115C-238.78. NCVPS reporting requirements. The Department of Public Instruction shall submit an annual report on the operation of NCVPS to the State Board of Education no later than December 15 of each year...

    This mandates annual reporting on NCVPS to ensure accountability and transparency in its operations.

  • N.C.G.S. § 115C-238.79

    § 115C-238.79. Other virtual education providers. Local school administrative units may partner with eligible providers other than NCVPS for e-learning opportunities...

    This allows local school units to collaborate with other approved virtual education providers, expanding educational options for students.

Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 6/26/2019

  2. Ch. SL 2019-51

  3. Pres. To Gov. 6/21/2019

  4. Ratified

  5. Concurred In S Com Sub

  6. Ordered Enrolled

  7. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

  8. Placed On Cal For 06/19/2019

  9. Regular Message Sent To House

  10. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

  11. Passed 2nd Reading

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

  13. Reptd Fav

  14. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  15. Com Substitute Adopted

  16. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  17. Withdrawn From Com

  18. Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  19. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  20. Regular Message Received From House

  21. Passed 1st Reading

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

  23. Passed 2nd Reading

  24. Passed 3rd Reading

  25. Reptd Fav

  26. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  27. Placed On Cal For 03/06/2019

  28. Reptd Fav

  29. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  30. Passed 1st Reading

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

  32. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

M11 Concur

Passed 112 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 25000
Republican 30003
Unaffiliated 55005
U 2000
Total 112008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Graham — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Montgomery — Yea
Queen — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Russell — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Davis — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
L. Johnson — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McGrady — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Boles — Not Voting
Moore — Not Voting
McElraft — Not Voting
Murphy — Not Voting
Szoka — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Not Voting
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Not Voting
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Not Voting
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 6002
Unaffiliated 25004
Republican 11002
Total 42008
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
deViere — Yea
Fitch — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Marcus — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Nickel — Yea
Peterson — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Brown — Yea
J. Davis — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gallimore — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Horner — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Newton — Yea
Perry — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Searcy — Not Voting
Smith — Not Voting
Bishop — Not Voting
D. Davis — Yea
J. Jackson — Not Voting
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Not Voting
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 57?
HB 57 is sponsored by Elmore, Horn, Faircloth, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
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