Bill Summary for H 664 (2019-2020)

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Jun 5 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 664 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2019
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT GOAL FOR THE STATE.
Intro. by Fraley.

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Senate committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes.

Amends proposed GS 116C-10 to now direct that the State make significant efforts to increase access to learning and improve the education of more citizens so that by the year 2030, 2 million residents (was, at least 2 million residents) between the ages of 25 and 44 will have completed a high-quality credential or postsecondary degree.

Requires the myFutureNC Commission to annually report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee in addition to the General Assembly, beginning September 1, 2020, on the progress of the State reaching the postsecondary attainment goal, as enacted, and the Commission's activities to further the goal.

Eliminates the proposed Joint Legislative Task Force on Postsecondary Attainment and related provisions.