SB 360 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Jim Burgin (Republican), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Sydney Batch (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Gale Adcock (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).

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North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 360 — Healthy Students - A Nurse in Every School.

Last action March 24, 2025 — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In Committee

Current position in the legislative process.
18 sponsors

2 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 360 adds $95 million in recurring funds specifically to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment. This change emphasizes the importance of enhancing health services in schools, which could lead to better support for students' health needs. It aims to ensure that schools have adequate health personnel, fostering a healthier environment for learning.

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~~FILED~~ ~~SENATE~~ GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA ~~Mar~~ ~~20,~~ 2025 ~~S.B.~~

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 360 Short Title:

~~360 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35149-NHa-41 Short Title:~~

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL NURSE IN EVERY SCHOOL IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT BEGINNING IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET THAT REQUIREMENT.

Rules and Operations of the Senate March 24, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL NURSE IN EVERY SCHOOL IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT BEGINNING IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AND TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET THAT REQUIREMENT.

There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year the sum of ninety-five million dollars ($95,000,000) in ~~recurring~~ ~~funds~~ to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment.

There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year the sum of ninety-five million dollars ($95,000,000) in recurringfunds to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment.

~~*DRS35149-NHa-41*~~ General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.

*S360-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.

Page 2 ~~DRS35149-NHa-41~~

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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill mandates that every school within public school units, charter schools, regional schools, and laboratory schools be staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

G.S. 115C-47

(70) To Provide at Least One School Nurse in Every School. – Local boards of education shall ensure that each school within the local school administrative unit is staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

This change requires local boards of education to staff every school with a full-time school nurse.
G.S. 115C-150.12C

(37) To provide at least one school nurse in every school. – The board of trustees shall ensure that each school is staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

This change mandates that boards of trustees ensure every school has a full-time school nurse.
G.S. 115C-218.75

(p) At Least One School Nurse. – A charter school shall ensure that the school is staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

This change requires charter schools to employ at least one full-time school nurse.
G.S. 115C-238.66

(23) At least one school nurse required. – A regional school shall ensure that the school is staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

This change mandates regional schools to staff at least one full-time school nurse.
G.S. 116-239.8(b)

(26) At least one school nurse required. – A laboratory school shall ensure that the school is staffed by at least one full-time, permanent school nurse.

This change requires laboratory schools to have at least one full-time school nurse.

Action History

March 24, 2025
Passed 1st Reading
March 24, 2025
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
March 20, 2025
Filed

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2 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Ralph Hise Republican
Gale Adcock Democratic

Not signed on (161)

161 members have not signed on to this bill.

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healthcare education

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 360?: SB 360 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Jim Burgin (Republican), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Sydney Batch (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Gale Adcock (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 360?: This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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Identifier: SB 360
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Session: 2025 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 20, 2025
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Ralph Hise

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