Bill Summary for S 949 (2025-2026)

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Apr 30 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 949 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO FULLY FUND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST AND SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITIONS PER THE LEANDRO COMPREHENSIVE REMEDIAL PLAN.
Intro. by Mohammed, Murdock, Theodros.

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Appropriates $359.3 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction beginning in 2026-27 to increase the School Health Personnel Allotment. Funds are to be used to increase positions for the following school health support personnel in order to meet the following statewide ratios: (1) at least one school psychologist for every 700 students and (2) at least one school counselor for every 250 students. 

Effective July 1, 2026.