Bill Summary for S 524 (2015-2016)

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Sep 28 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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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends GS 115C-81(g), which requires teaching high school students the Founding Principles of the United States, to add that they are also the Founding Principles of the State of North Carolina. Removes (1) money with intrinsic value and (2) eternal vigilance by "We the People" from the elements that must be taught.

Adds that of the funds appropriated to the Department of Public Instruction or State Aid for Public Schools for 2015-17, the Department may use up to $300,000 each fiscal year to develop and implement a pilot program for an integrated community-based adapted sports program for students with disabilities in grades K-12. Sets out the requirements that must be met by such a pilot program. Effective July 1, 2015.

Changes the act's short and long titles.