SCHOOL BOARDS CAN'T SUE COUNTIES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 305 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 9, 2017
AN ACT REPEALING THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR A LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FILE A LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Intro. by Conrad, Potts, Ford, Wray.

Status: Re-ref Com On Judiciary IV (House Action) (Apr 19 2017)

SOG comments (1):

Identical bill

Identical to S 531, filed 3/29/17.

H 305

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 9 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 115C-431 to repeal language that would have allowed a dispute between a board of education and a board of county commissioners about the sufficiency of education funds to enter mediation and then be appealed to the courts. Provides that the decision of the county commissioners is final. Prohibits the local board of education from filing any legal action challenging the sufficiency of the funds appropriated by the board of county commissioners. Makes conforming change to GS 115C-432(a). Effective when it becomes law and applies beginning with budget ordinances adopted on or after that date.