AN ACT TO ENABLE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CERTAIN CHARTER SCHOOLS TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES; TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYING UNIT IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN; TO MAKE CONFORMING AND EFFECTIVE DATE CHANGES TO PENDING LEGISLATION FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND; TO ADDRESS PARENTAL LEAVE FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS AS IT RELATES TO AN EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. SL 2024-42. Enacted July 8, 2024. Effective July 8, 2024, except as otherwise provided.