North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 22 D · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 58 — Parents' and Students' Bill of Rights.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

52 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 58 adds new rights specifically for students, including the right to know about threats to their safety and to receive proper diagnosis and support from the education system. This is significant because it emphasizes students' safety and access to necessary educational services, ensuring that schools are held accountable for providing a supportive environment. By incorporating these rights, the bill aims to better protect and prepare students for their future.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 58 Short Title:
58 Feb 6, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30034-NG-25A Short Title:
Representative Alston.
Representatives Alston, Dahle, Gill, and Everitt (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 ENUMERATE THE RIGHTS HELD BY PARENTS RELATED TO THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THEIR MINOR CHILD AND TO ENUMERATE THE RIGHTS HELD BY STUDENTS RELATED TO THEIR OWN EDUCATION.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 7, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENUMERATE THE RIGHTS HELD BY PARENTS RELATED TO THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THEIR MINOR CHILD AND TO ENUMERATE THE RIGHTS HELD BY STUDENTS RELATED TO THEIR OWN EDUCATION.
(1) To access and review all education records, as authorized by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C.
(1) To access and review all education records, as authorized by the federal FamilyEducational Rights and PrivacyAct, 20 U.S.C.
(8) Toknowofthreats to hisorherchild's safety, whetherto thechildindividually or to the school or local school administrative unit as a whole.
(8) Toknowofthreats to hisorherchild's safety,whetherto thechildindividually or to the school or local school administrative unit as a whole.
(9) To have his or her child diagnosed and served by the education system for any learning disabilities that may affect the child's educational outcomes.
(9) To have his or her child diagnosed and served bythe education system for any learning disabilities that may affect the child's educational outcomes.
"§ 115C-407.75.
*H58-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 115C-407.75.
*DRH30034-NG-25A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 A student has the right to the following:
A student has the right to the following:
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Amendment 1

Failed 19 Yea · 29 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 122300
Democratic 5100
Republican 2502
Total 192902
% of votes cast 38%58%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Nay
Barefoot — Nay
Harrington — Nay
D.Davis — Yea
J.Jackson — Yea
Smith — Yea
Smith-Ingram — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Newton — Yea
Brown — Nay
J.Davis — Nay
Barringer — Nay
Bingham — Nay
Brock — Nay
Bryant — Yea
Curtis — Nay
Foushee — Yea
Gunn — Nay
Hartsell — Nay
McKissick — Yea
Woodard — Yea
B.Jackson — Nay
Tucker — Nay
Pate — Nay
Rucho — Nay
Soucek — Nay
Tarte — Nay
Tillman — Nay
Krawiec — Nay
Meredith — Yea
Rabin — Nay
Randleman — Nay
Stein — Yea
Wade — Nay
Wells — Nay
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Nay
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Not Voting
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Nay
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Nay
Phil Berger Republican Nay
Ralph Hise Republican Nay
Tom McInnis Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Nay
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 36 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 29600
Republican 6102
Democratic 1500
Total 361202
% of votes cast 72%24%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
Bingham — Yea
Brock — Yea
Curtis — Yea
J.Jackson — Yea
Brown — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
D.Davis — Nay
Barringer — Yea
Bryant — Nay
Foushee — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Hartsell — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rabin — Yea
Rucho — Yea
Soucek — Yea
Tarte — Yea
Wade — Yea
Smith — Nay
Smith-Ingram — Nay
VanDuyn — Nay
Krawiec — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Randleman — Yea
Stein — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Woodard — Nay
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Nay
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Nay
Joyce Waddell Democratic Nay
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Nay
Tracy Clark Democratic Nay
Bill Rabon Republican Not Voting
Carl Ford Republican Nay
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 58?
HB 58 is sponsored by Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Gill, Everitt, Eric Ager (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Clemmons, Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rudow, Staton-Williams, Julie von Haefen (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 58?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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