North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 22 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1209 — Strengthen Education by Embedded New Teacher Support.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    3 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 1209, additional sponsors have been added, broadening support for the bill. This change highlights a collaborative effort among more representatives to strengthen support systems for new teachers within local schools. By increasing sponsorship, it may enhance the bill's chances of passing and ultimately lead to better resources for educators and improved learning environments for students.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1209 Short Title:
1209 Apr 30, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30597-MTa-197A Short Title:Strengthen Ed by Embedded New Teacher Support.
Strengthen Ed by Embedded New Teacher Support.
Representative Ball.
Representatives Ball, R.
Pierce, Prather, and Budd (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INCREASE EMBEDDED SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 5, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INCREASE EMBEDDED SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
and Whereas, by embedding support systems into the fabric of local school administrative units and connecting them to educator preparation programs, we will move forward from fragmented efforts to a coherent, educator development continuum;
and Whereas, byembedding support systems into the fabric of local school administrative units and connecting them to educator preparation programs, we will move forward from fragmented efforts to a coherent, educator development continuum;
*DRH30597-MTa-197A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.
*H1209-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRH30597-MTa-197A
Page 2 House Bill 1209-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (156)

156 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 HB 1209?
HB 1209 is sponsored by Phil Rubin (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1209?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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