North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 2 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 778 — Increase Resources/COVID-19/Local Boards of Education.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

56 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 778, additional language clarifies that funds previously allocated for teachers can now be specifically used to support international exchange teachers, ensuring they receive fair salaries and benefits. This change is significant because it emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining qualified international teachers, which can enhance the educational experience for students. The amendment also includes guidelines for how these funds can be used, such as for background checks and medical coverage, thereby providing a clearer framework for local school districts.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 778 Short Title:
778 May 3, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10291-MKa-44 Short Title:
Representative Lofton.
Representatives Lofton, Bradford, Clemmons, and Willis (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO RESPOND TO COVID-19 IMPACTS FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 4, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO RESPOND TO COVID-19 IMPACTS FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR.
115C-105.25 and any other provision of law, for the 2021-2022 fiscal year only, local boards of education may transfer and may approve transfersoffundsin anallotmentcategorytoanotherallotment category torespondtotheimpacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), subject to the following limitations:
115C-105.25 and any other provision of law, for the 2021-2022 fiscal year only, local boards of education may transfer and may approve transfersoffundsin anallotmentcategorytoanotherallotment categorytorespondtotheimpacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), subject to the following limitations:
These positions shall be converted at the statewide average salary for classroom teachers,including benefits.
These positions shall be converted at the statewide average salary for classroom *H778-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 teachers,includingbenefits.
Theconvertedfunds shall beused only to provide *DRH10291-MKa-44* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 visiting international 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 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.
115C-215, and any other provision of law, for the 2021-2022 fiscal year only, a local board of education may transfer fundsin thedriverseducation allotment categorytoanotherallotment category.
115C-215, and any other provision of law, for the 2021-2022 fiscal year only, a local board of education may transfer fundsin thedriverseducation allotment categoryto anotherallotment category.
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref to the Com on State Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

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

  5. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 153 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (153)

153 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

Second Reading

Passed 117 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 56001
Unaffiliated 26001
Democratic 33001
U 2000
Total 117003
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Lucas — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Not Voting
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham 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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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 778?
HB 778 is sponsored by Cecil Brockman (Democratic), R. Smith, K. Smith, Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Bradford, Clemmons, David Willis (Republican), Autry, Mary Belk (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Gailliard, Garrison, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Hunter, Hurtado, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 778?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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