North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 979 — High-Quality Teacher Professional Development.

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 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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What changed in the latest version

31 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 979 removes a previous appropriation of $86,000 in nonrecurring funds, while maintaining a recurring funding allocation of $150,620 for the development of professional development courses for teachers. This change simplifies the funding structure by focusing solely on the recurring amount, which could help ensure a more stable and predictable budget for the program. This matters because it may enhance the sustainability of teacher training initiatives over time.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 979 Short Title:
979 Apr 25, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10570-MTa-124 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 APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR TEACHERS.
Appropriations, Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 26, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR TEACHERS.
– The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission, shall offer at least five professional development courses for teachers in local school administrative units.
– The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission, shall offer at least five professional development courses for *H979-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 teachers in local school administrative units.
*DRH10570-MTa-124* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 a.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (155)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 979?
HB 979 is sponsored by Nasif Majeed (U), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Horn, Gill, Autry, Mary Belk (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Everitt, Farmer-Butterfield, Fisher, Floyd, Garrison, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Holley, Hunt, Lucas, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Russell, Terry, and Wray.
What is the current status of HB 979?
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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