North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 606 — Language Access and State Holidays 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 March 25, 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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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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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

18 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

Senate Bill 606, titled the Language Access & State Holidays Act, has undergone some revisions in its latest version. Key additions include clarifying how schools will ensure parents have access to important policies and how personal leave can be used by teachers. These changes aim to improve communication between schools and families, as well as provide clearer guidelines for teacher leave, ultimately fostering a better educational environment. The revisions are significant as they enhance accessibility and accountability within the education system.

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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 606 Short Title:
606 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15275-LG-103 Short Title:Language Access & State Holidays Act.
Language Access & State Holidays Act.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINIANS CAN ACCESS ESSENTIAL STATE SERVICES IN THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE AND TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE KEY CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES THAT CALL NORTH CAROLINA HOME.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE NORTH CAROLINIANS CAN ACCESS ESSENTIAL STATE SERVICES IN THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE AND TO FORMALLY RECOGNIZE KEY CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES THAT CALL NORTH CAROLINA HOME.
*DRS15275-LG-103* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (15) Hmong.
*S606-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (15) Hmong.
Page 2 DRS15275-LG-103 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 …." SECTION 1.4.
Page 2 Senate Bill 606-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 …." SECTION 1.4.
(b) As used in this section, a "document for parents" is any form, communication, notice, orreportthat theschool will provideto parents orthataparent has theability to access, regardless of whether the document is printed or electronic, including the following:
(b) As used in this section, a "document for parents" is any form, communication, notice, orreportthat theschool will provideto parents orthataparent has theabilityto access, regardless of whether the document is printed or electronic, including the following:
(4) School policies accessible to parents, including policies shared on the school's website or learning management system.
(4) School policies accessible to parents, includingpolicies shared on the school's website or learning management system.
– Personal leave may be used only upon the authorization of the teacher's immediate supervisor, as follows:
– Personal leave maybe used onlyupon the authorization of the teacher's immediate supervisor, as follows:
Unless the request is approved by the principal, a teacher shall not take personal leave on the first day the teacher is required to report for the school year, on a required teacher workday, on days scheduled for State testing, or on the day before or the day after a holiday or scheduled vacation day.
Unless the request is approved bythe principal, a teacher shall not take personal leave on the first day the teacher is required to report for the school year, on a required teacher workday, on days scheduled for State testing, or on the day before or the day after a holiday or scheduled vacation day.
DRS15275-LG-103 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
Senate Bill 606-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
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SECTION 3.2.
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DRS15275-LG-103 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.3.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Administration the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to be used to coordinate public awareness efforts to ensure State agencies and residents of North Carolina are informed of the new cultural and religious holidays enacted in Section 4.1 of this Part.
Senate Bill 606-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.3.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Administration the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to be used to coordinate public awareness efforts to ensure State agencies and residents of North Carolina are informed of the new cultural and religious holidays enacted in Section 4.1 of this Part.
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How this bill changes current law

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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 the provision of multilingual materials for driver's licensing and driver education, and expands legal public holidays to include additional cultural and religious observances.

  • G.S. 20-7

    (c2) Provision of Materials in Additional Languages. – The Division shall provide an option for applicants to: (i) receive all materials prepared pursuant to G.S. 20-88.1 and (ii) take the written test required for licensure under this section in all of the following languages, in addition to English: (1) Arabic. (2) Hindi. (3) Korean. (4) Mandarin Chinese. (5) Spanish. (6) Telugu. (7) French. (8) Vietnamese. (9) German. (10) Cherokee. (11) Tagalog. (12) Russian. (13) Portuguese. (14) Tamil. (15) Hmong. (16) Khmer. (17) Burmese. (18) Karen. (19) Karenni. (20) Chin. (21) Bunong. (22) Rhede. (23) Kho. (24) Jari. (25) Minhar.

    This change requires the Division to offer licensing materials and tests in multiple languages to improve accessibility for non-English speakers.

  • G.S. 20-88.1

    (f) The Division shall, upon request: (i) make copies of the driver license handbook available and (ii) provide access to any training course developed pursuant to this section in all of the following languages, in addition to English: (1) Arabic. (2) Hindi. (3) Korean. (4) Mandarin Chinese. (5) Spanish. (6) Telugu. (7) French. (8) Vietnamese. (9) German. (10) Cherokee. (11) Tagalog. (12) Russian. (13) Portuguese. (14) Tamil. (15) Hmong. (16) Khmer. (17) Burmese. (18) Karen. (19) Karenni. (20) Chin. (21) Bunong. (22) Rhede. (23) Kho. (24) Jari. (25) Minhar.

    This amendment requires the Division to provide driver education materials in various languages, enhancing access for diverse populations.

  • G.S. 136-30

    (d1) Multilingual Service. – To the extent permitted by federal law and regulations, the appearance criteria of the Department of Transportation's supplement to the Uniform Manual shall require that all traffic signs, including signs directing persons to roads and places of importance erected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, be clear to non-English speakers through either translations or universally recognized symbols.

    This change mandates that traffic signs be understandable to non-English speakers, either through translations or symbols, improving safety and navigation.

  • G.S. 103-4

    (1b) Lunar New Year.

    This addition recognizes Lunar New Year as a legal public holiday in North Carolina.

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 606?
SB 606 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Sydney Batch (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 606?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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