Bill Summary for H 928 (2019-2020)

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Apr 18 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 928 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 16, 2019
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS.
Intro. by Martin, Grange, Meyer.

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Appropriates $1.5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for the 2019-20 fiscal year to be used as grant-in-aid to Bridge II Sports. Restricts the use of the funds to the implementation of the adapted sports program, EveryBODYPlaysNC, for NC students with disabilities in grades K-12. Requires local school administrative units to conduct the program. Details requirements of the program, including compliance with the specified letter from the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and providing for opportunities for collaboration with universities, community colleges, and other community organizations. Directs Bridge II Sports to report to the specified NCGA committee by April 15, 2020, on the implementation of the program, including data on student outcomes and expenditure of State funds. Effective July 1, 2019.