Bill Summary for H 587 (2015-2016)

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Apr 29 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 587 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 2, 2015
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC SCHOOL FLEXIBILITY.
Intro. by Lambeth, Stam.

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House amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition:

Deletes proposed changes made to GS 115C-105.37B and GS 115C-105.25 in the previous edition.

Enacts GS 115C-105.37B(e), providing that organizations such as the NC School Boards Association can conduct professional development workshops in each region of the state to provide information regarding the four school reform models as set out in GS 115C-105.37B(a). Requires particular emphasis to be placed on the restart model. Directs the Department of Public Instruction to provide information and assistance as requested to the organizations conducting the workshops. 

Enacts GS 115C-105.25(d), providing that organizations such as the NC School Boards Association can conduct professional development workshops in each region of the state to provide information regarding budget flexibility in regards to differentiated pay and other initiatives to improve student achievement. Directs the Department of Public Instruction to provide information and assistance as requested to the organizations conducting the workshops.