Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Changes the long title. 

Amends proposed GS 115C-335.15, making technical and clarifying changes.  Sets out specified exemptions to the requirements of the section, including engaging as specified in advocating for or against policy issues if invited by a governing body to do so. Also exempts superintendents and principals or certain other specified employees from the prohibition on advocating for or against policy using public funds, supplies, equipment, or vehicles. Adds provisions clarifying that teachers can still provide instruction concerning civic literacy and the democratic process as specified. Adds a prohibition on requiring the contribution of funds for political or partisan purposes as a condition of employment. Defines equipment for the purposes of the section as meaning digital and electronic resources controlled and maintained by the local school administrative unit, including email addresses and phones.  

Deletes proposed GS 115C-218.91, Appropriate political activity of charter school employees; disciplinary action and proposed GS 115C-238.74, Appropriate political activity of school employee; disciplinary action. Amends GS 115C-218.90 and 115C-238.68, instead, to provide that the requirements for appropriate political activity of school employees also apply to employees of charter schools and regional schools.

Amends GS 126-13, Appropriate political activity of State employees defined, making clarifying changes and adding language that parallels the applicable requirements and exemptions for appropriate political activity for school employees.