North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 822 — Every School Has Resources Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 April 22, 2026. 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

Senate Bill 822 has undergone some changes that clarify language and improve its structure. Specifically, lines that were previously included have been edited for clarity, particularly concerning funding and the application process. These adjustments help ensure that the bill's intent and requirements are clearer to those involved, which is crucial for effectively managing school funding and applications. Overall, these changes matter because they can lead to a smoother implementation of the grant program outlined in the bill.

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FILED SENATE Apr 22, 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 822 Short Title:
822 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45458-NHa-208 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS WITH CREATING A DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 23, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS WITH CREATING A DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION.
115C-5(6), that does not currently employ a full-time staff member *DRS45458-NHa-208* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 whose primary duties are grant writing and development, and satisfies at least one of the following:
115C-5(6), that does not currently employ a full-time staff member *S822-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 whose primary duties are grant writing and development, and satisfies at least one of the following:
Has a percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals undertheNationalSchoolLunchActatorabovethestatewideaverage for the prior school year.
Has a percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals undertheNationalSchool LunchActatorabovethestatewideaverage for the prior school year.
– Revenues attributable to the efforts of the Development Directorthat derivefromsources outsidetheeligibleunit's State and local formula allocations and standard federal entitlement grants, including competitive grants, private foundation awards, corporate contributions, and documented in-kind donations with verified market value.
– Revenues attributable to the efforts of the Development Directorthat derivefrom sources outsidetheeligibleunit's State and local formula allocations and standard federal entitlement grants, including competitive grants, private foundation awards, corporate contributions, and documented in-kind donations with verified market value.
– The Department shall notify all applicants ofawarddecisionswithin60daysoftheapplicationdeadline.Ifthenumberofapplicants exceeds available funds, the Department shall give priority to eligible units in the following order:
– The Department shall notify all applicants ofawarddecisionswithin60daysoftheapplicationdeadline.
Ifthenumberofapplicants exceeds available funds, the Department shall give priority to eligible units in the following order:
Page 2 DRS45458-NHa-208 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Units that have never previously employed dedicated development or grant-writing staff.
Page 2 Senate Bill 822-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Units that have never previously employed dedicated development or grant-writing staff.
– Eligible units selected to receive an awardshallreceivethe awardforthreeconsecutivegrantyears,subjectto theannualperformance and reporting requirements of this act and any other requirements of the Department.
– Eligible units selected to receive an awardshallreceivetheawardforthreeconsecutivegrant years,subjectto theannualperformance and reporting requirements of this act and any other requirements of the Department.
(3) Grantyearthree.
(3) Grant yearthree.
DRS45458-NHa-208 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 a.
Senate Bill 822-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 a.
– A description of pending applications, active cultivation relationships, and anticipated external funding opportunities in the subsequent year.
– A description of pending applications, active cultivation relationships, and anticipated external fundingopportunities in the subsequent year.
Page 4 DRS45458-NHa-208
Page 4 Senate Bill 822-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (173)

173 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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 822?
SB 822 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 822?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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