North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 647 — The Child Promise Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updates to Senate Bill 647, also known as The Child Promise Act, include the addition of provisions for using federal apprenticeship funds to support the hiring of a program manager and specialists. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the program will focus on fast-tracking licensure for childcare providers with a review period of just 14 days. These changes are significant because they aim to streamline the process for childcare providers to become licensed and enhance the staffing of the program, ultimately improving childcare services for families in North Carolina.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 647 Short Title:
647 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35235-LMfa-98A Short Title:The Child Promise Act.
The Child Promise Act.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO FULFILL NORTH CAROLINA'S PROMISE TO ITS CHILDREN THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE INFRASTRUCTURE, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHY OR FAMILY INCOME, TO STRENGTHEN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, AND TO SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO FULFILL NORTH CAROLINA'S PROMISE TO ITS CHILDREN THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE INFRASTRUCTURE, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHY OR FAMILY INCOME, TO STRENGTHEN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, AND TO SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE.
and family childcare homes up to fifty thousand dollars *DRS35235-LMfa-98A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 ($50,000).
and family childcare homes up to fifty thousand dollars *S647-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 ($50,000).
Of the funds appropriated in this act, the sum of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) in each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium shall be used to employ one full-time program manager and two full-time specialists and the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) may be used for technical assistance.
Of the funds appropriated in this act, the sum of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) in each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium shall be used to employone full-time program manager and two full-time specialists and the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) may be used for technical assistance.
Inspection standards shall include reasonable space requirements for both indoor and outdoor and allow for expedited review for expansions by providers with threeormoreyearsingoodstanding.DCDEEshallimplementthemodernizedstandardsrequired by this section over a period of eighteen months.
Inspection standards shall include reasonable space requirements for both indoor and outdoor and allow for expedited review for expansions by providers with threeormore yearsingoodstanding.DCDEEshallimplementthemodernizedstandardsrequired by this section over a period of eighteen months.
(1) 100-200% FPL – standard subsidy (7% family contribution) (2) 201-220% FPL – 90% of standard subsidy (9% family contribution) (3) 221-240% FPL – 80% of standard subsidy (11% family contribution) (4) 241-260% FPL – 70% of standard subsidy (13% family contribution) (5) 261-280% FPL – 60% of standard subsidy (15% family contribution) (6) 281-300% FPL – 50% of standard subsidy (17% family contribution) Page 2 DRS35235-LMfa-98A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(c) For each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, a taxpayer with children under six years of age and an income between 300-400% of the federal poverty level is allowed a deduction of $1,500 for each qualifying child.
(1) 100-200% FPL – standard subsidy (7% family contribution) (2) 201-220% FPL – 90% of standard subsidy (9% family contribution) (3) 221-240% FPL – 80% of standard subsidy (11% family contribution) (4) 241-260% FPL – 70% of standard subsidy (13% family contribution) (5) 261-280% FPL – 60% of standard subsidy (15% family contribution) (6) 281-300% FPL – 50% of standard subsidy (17% family contribution) Page 2 Senate Bill 647-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(c) For each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, a taxpayer with children under six years of age and an income between 300-400% of the federal poverty level is allowed a deduction of $1,500 for each qualifying child.
SECTION 4.(c) There is appropriated from the General Fund and the Child Care and Development Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child DRS35235-LMfa-98A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Development and Early Education, the sum of nine million dollars ($9,000,000) in recurring funds for each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to expand T.E.A.C.H.
SECTION 4.(c) There is appropriated from the General Fund and the Child Care and Development Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Senate Bill 647-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Development and Early Education, the sum of nine million dollars ($9,000,000) in recurring funds for each fiscal year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to expand T.E.A.C.H.
and the apprenticeship shall last between12-18months.Thisprogramshallbefundedbyusing federal apprenticeshipfunds,State workforce development funds, and General Fund monies.
and the apprenticeship shall last between12-18months.Thisprogramshallbefundedbyusingfederal apprenticeshipfunds,State workforce development funds, and General Fund monies.
Page 4 DRS35235-LMfa-98A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 6.(b) The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education, shall implement a program to assist businesses providing childcare.
Page 4 Senate Bill 647-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 6.(b) The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education, shall implement a program to assist businesses providing childcare.
Theprogram shall include(i)fast trackinglicensurewith a14-day reviewfor employer sponsored centers;
Theprogram shall include(i)fast trackinglicensurewith a14-dayreviewfor employer sponsored centers;
DRS35235-LMfa-98A Page 5
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (171)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 647?
SB 647 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), Terence Everitt (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 647?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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