Identical to S 732, filed 5/21/18.

Enacts GS 115C-81.81, directing the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction to annually report to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by March 30 on the compliance of local school administrative units with (1) the requirements regarding cursive writing pursuant to GS 115C-81.75 and (2) the requirements regarding the memorization of multiplication tables pursuant to GS 115C-81.80. Sets out five components that must be included in the annual reports, including percentages of compliant and noncompliant administrative units and lists of each. Applies to reports submitted on or after the date the act becomes law.