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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 726 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 14, 2015
AN ACT REPEALING THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR A LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FILE A LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Intro. by Conrad, Jordan, Collins.

Status: Failed 2nd Reading (House Action) (Apr 28 2015)

Bill History:

H 726

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 14 2015 - View Summary

    Amends GS 115C-431 to repeal language that would have allowed a dispute between a board of education and a board of county commissioners about the sufficiency of education funds to enter mediation and then be appealed to the courts. Provides that the decision of the county commissioners is final. Prohibits the local board of education from filing any legal action challenging the sufficiency of the funds appropriated by the board of county commissioners. Makes conforming change to GS 115C-432(a). Effective when it becomes law and applies beginning with budget ordinances adopted on or after that date.