MINDSET ADVANTAGE PILOT PROGRAM.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1190 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MASTER'S LEAGUE ATHLETE MINDSET ADVANTAGE PILOT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Intro. by K. Brown.

Status: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 5 2026)
H 1190

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 30 2026 - View Summary

    Establishes the Master’s League Athlete Mindset Advantage Pilot Program (Program) for the 2026-27 school year to promote mental performance, emotional wellness, and resilience among student-athletes through a structured, preventative model of support. Requires the Program to provide mandatory mindset and wellness sessions, coordinated support services, and collaboration among mental health professionals, coaches, physicians, and athlete mentors. Lists three high schools that are authorized to participate in the Program. Structures the Program with two components: (1) mandatory participation in mindset session and (2) two mindset sessions per academic quarter led by mental health professionals, and one-on-one sessions for support when needed, subject to parental approval. Provides for anonymous surveys.  Requires Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to report to the specified NCGA committee on the aggregated results of the surveys and the other matters described.

    Appropriates $180,000 to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for 2026-27 to provide a directed grant to the named nonprofit to implement the Program, as specified. Authorizes $30,000 of the appropriated funds to be used for costs associated with securing and operating an off-site facility for the Program.

    Effective July 1, 2026.