TARHEEL CHALLENGE ACADEMY FUNDS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 538 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 29, 2017
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE TARHEEL CHALLENGE ACADEMY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT THE ADOPTION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Intro. by Hurley, Horn.

Status: Ref To Com On Appropriations (House Action) (Apr 3 2017)

Bill History:

H 538

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 29 2017 - View Summary

    Appropriates $50,000 in recurring funds for 2017-18 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Safety to make improvements to the Tarheel Challenge Academy program, including improvements to infrastructure and grounds, specifying that these funds are a state match for up to $150,000 in federal funds that have been made available for this purpose. Authorizes the Department to use these funds if federal funds are not made available for the Tarheel Challenge Academy in a subsequent fiscal year.

    Appropriates $307,000 in recurring funds for 2017-18 to the Department of Public Safety for the Tarheel Challenge Academy Program, to be used to enter into an education contract for the adoption of the High School diploma and Credit Recovery program and to create teacher positions.

    Effective July 1, 2017.