North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

SB 300 — NC REACH Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. 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.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 300 has introduced new language and structure, clarifying the requirements for courses in American history and government that must be included in degree programs at community colleges. The adjustments aim to enhance compliance and reporting obligations for educational institutions. This matters because it ensures that all students receiving degrees will have a foundational understanding of American history and government, promoting informed citizenship.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 17, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 300 Short Title:
300 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45133-MT-7A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 18, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THREE CREDIT HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN AMERICAN HISTORY OR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A CONSTITUENT INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.
116-11.5, in order to graduate from the institution with a baccalaureate degree." *DRS45133-MT-7A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(c) Article 1 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
116-11.5, in order to graduate from the institution with a baccalaureate degree." *S300-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.(c) Article 1 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
(c) The Board of Governors shall ensure that the requirements of this section are incorporated into the degree requirements of all baccalaureate programs and do not do any of the following:
(c) The Board of Governors shall ensure that the requirements of this section are incorporated into the degree requirements of all baccalaureate programs and do not do anyof the following:
(e) The Board of Governors, in its discretion, may remove the chancellor of a constituent institution for failure to comply with this section over more than one academic year." Page 2 DRS45133-MT-7A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART III.
(e) The Board of Governors, in its discretion, may remove the chancellor of a constituent institution for failure to comply with this section over more than one academic year." Page 2 Senate Bill 300-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART III.
(a) Each community college shall require as a condition of graduation with an associate degree that all students complete at least three credit hours of instruction in American history or American government that provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and turning points of American history and government.
(a) Each community college shall require as a condition of graduation with an associate degree that all students complete at least three credit hours of instruction in American history or American government that provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and turning points of American historyand government.
DRS45133-MT-7A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d) The State Board of Community Colleges shall ensure that each community college complies with the requirements of this section.
Senate Bill 300-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (d) The State Board of Community Colleges shall ensure that each community college complies with the requirements of this section.
No later than November 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Board shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on compliance with this section by each community college.
No later than November 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Board shall report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on compliance with this section byeach communitycollege.
Page 4 DRS45133-MT-7A
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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 300?
SB 300 is sponsored by Eddie D. Settle (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 300?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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