HB 1007 — STEM Elective Course Using Ballistics Science.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
16 added · 14 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes made to Bill HB 1007 include minor adjustments to the formatting and phrasing, but the core content remains the same. The bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of developing a new curriculum focused on the science, mathematics, and history of firearms. This funding aims to support educational initiatives related to firearms, which could enhance students' understanding of the subject.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1007 Short Title:
1007 Apr 25, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10581-TCa-15A Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 29, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTIVE COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE CORRECT HISTORY OF FIREARMS, SAFE HANDLING OF FIREARMS, AND COMPETENT UNDERSTANDING OF FIREARMS OPERATION AND TO USE THE UNDERLYING CHARACTERISTICS OF FIREARMS AND BALLISTICS SCIENCES TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN SUBJECTS RELATED TO SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
*H1007-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 3.
There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the 2019-2020 fiscal *DRH10581-TCa-15A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 year to provide funding for grants to develop a curriculum for the elective course in the science, mathematics, and history of firearms established by Section 1 of this act.
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The bill establishes a new elective course in high school focused on firearms and ballistics sciences.
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§ 115C-81.90
Elective course in the science, mathematics, and history of firearms and ballistics sciences. The State Board of Education shall develop or identify an academically rigorous elective course on firearms and ballistics sciences that can be offered at the high school level, in the discretion of each local board of education. The course shall include emphasis on the safe and responsible handling and operation of various firearms, an understanding of how various firearms designs function, the evolution of firearms designs, and the relevance of the engineering features involved. The course shall use aspects of interior and exterior ballistics associated with firearms to stimulate interest in subjects related to physics, thermodynamics, chemistry, mathematics, metallurgy, engineering, measurements, and other topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The State Board may incorporate blended learning, including video presentations, as components of the course and may use currently existing materials in development of the course. A local board of education that offers this elective course shall not permit the use or possession of live ammunition or a fully assembled or fully functional firearm in a classroom setting; however, nothing in this section shall prohibit the lawful possession of live ammunition or a firearm by a law enforcement officer, acting in his or her official capacity, on educational property.
This introduces a new course on firearms and ballistics at the high school level, along with specific guidelines for its implementation.
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Section 2
The State Board of Education shall establish a course of study for the elective required by Section 1 of this act no later than December 31, 2019. The State Board of Education shall establish criteria for grant proposals by educators to develop a curriculum for that elective, including a requirement that the curriculum be completed no later than August 1, 2020. Such proposals shall be accepted no later than March 31, 2020, and the grant shall be awarded no later than May 1, 2020. The State Board of Education may divide the grant funds between multiple recipients to complete separate components of the curriculum, in its discretion.
This mandates the establishment of a curriculum and grant process for developing the new elective course.
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Section 3
There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the 2019-2020 fiscal year to provide funding for grants to develop a curriculum for the elective course in the science, mathematics, and history of firearms established by Section 1 of this act.
This allocates funding to support the development of the new firearms and ballistics sciences curriculum.
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Section 4
Section 3 of this act is effective July 1, 2019. The remainder of this act is effective when it becomes law.
This specifies the effective dates for the provisions of the act.
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Filed
Sponsors
- C. Smith · Cosponsor
- Beasley · Primary
- McNeill · Primary
- Rogers · Cosponsor
- Autry · Cosponsor
- Bumgardner · Cosponsor
- Kevin Corbin · Cosponsor
- Hanig · Cosponsor
- Henson · Cosponsor
- Lucas · Cosponsor
- Garland E. Pierce · Cosponsor
- Sasser · Cosponsor
- Larry C. Strickland · Cosponsor
- Wray · Cosponsor
- Donna McDowell White · Cosponsor
- Jay Adams · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Beasley
- McNeill
- Jay Adams Republican
Co-sponsors (13)
- C. Smith
- Rogers
- Autry
- Bumgardner
- Kevin Corbin Republican
- Hanig
- Henson
- Lucas
- Garland E. Pierce Democratic
- Sasser
- Larry C. Strickland Republican
- Wray
- Donna McDowell White Republican
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1007?
- HB 1007 is sponsored by C. Smith, Beasley, McNeill, Rogers, Autry, Bumgardner, Kevin Corbin (Republican), Hanig, Henson, Lucas, Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Sasser, Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Wray, Donna McDowell White (Republican), and Jay Adams (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1007?
- 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.
- Where can I track HB 1007?
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