North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

SB 960 — Modernized Children with Disabilities Funding.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    0 primary, 6 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

12 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 960 highlights a new emphasis on ensuring that school districts redirect funds specifically for services to support children with disabilities, aligning with federal standards. This modification clarifies the intent and application of the funding, which is crucial for improving educational resources for these students. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the necessary funds are allocated in the upcoming fiscal year to meet specific educational needs. This change matters because it aims to enhance the quality of education and resources available for children with disabilities in North Carolina.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 960 Short Title:
960 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45513-NGa-152 Short Title:Modernized Children with Disabilities Funding.
Modernized Children with Disabilities Funding.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RAISE THE CAP ON THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT CAN RECEIVE FUNDS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HIGH-COST DISABILITIES, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RAISE THE CAP ON THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT CAN RECEIVE FUNDS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HIGH-COST DISABILITIES, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.
and Whereas, when State funding does not align with the number of students requiring services, school districts must redirect fundsfrom general classroom instructionto meet federally mandated special education obligations;
and Whereas, when State funding does not align with the number of students requiring services, school districts must redirect fundsfrom general classroom instruction to meet federally mandated special education obligations;
*DRS45513-NGa-152* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) To provide additional State reimbursement for students whose special education services exceed a cost threshold determined by the State Board of Education.
*S960-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) To provide additional State reimbursement for students whose special education services exceed a cost threshold determined by the State Board of Education.
(3) Reporting requirements for uses of funds." SECTION 2.(b) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in recurring funds beginning withthe2026-2027 fiscal yeartobeusedforthepurposessetout in G.S.
(3) Reporting requirements for uses of funds." SECTION 2.(b) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in recurring funds beginning withthe2026-2027 fiscal yeartobeusedforthepurposessetout inG.S.
This act becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies to funds allocated for children with disabilities beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
This act becomes effective July1, 2026, and applies to funds allocated for children with disabilities beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Page 2 DRS45513-NGa-152
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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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0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (173)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 960?
SB 960 is sponsored by Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Jonah Garson (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 960?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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