Bill Summary for S 524 (2015-2016)

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Mar 27 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
Senate Bill 524 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 26, 2015
AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE RIGOR OF INSTRUCTION OF THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO USE FUNDS TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROGRAM ON INTEGRATED COMMUNITY‑BASED ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Intro. by Curtis, Soucek, Tillman.

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Amends GS 115C-81 to require high school students to take a course that includes instruction in the specified "Founding Principles of the United States of America" (was, a take a course entitled "American History I-The Founding Principles"). Sets out the specified principles that must be taught, which consist of those required under current law as well as: constitutional limitations on government power to tax and spend and prompt payment of public debt; money with intrinsic value; strong defense and supremacy of civil authority over military; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; and eternal vigilance by "We the People." Makes conforming changes. Applies beginning with students entering the ninth grade in the 2015-16 school year.