Our goal is to serve our members by empowering them to be advocates for children. We encourage inquiries if you are interested in additional information about any particular update. North Carolina PTA appreciates and respects the broad spectrum of our members and individual political views. These updates are intended to inform, and they will be nonpartisan and educational.
Ashley Perkinson, the lobbyist for NCPTA, will represent our organization at the North Carolina Legislative Building when the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is convening. She will provide education updates and resources for child advocacy and parent involvement.
Stay Informed
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) has adjourned its 2013 Long Session and will reconvene for the 2014 Short Session on May 14, 2014.
Latest Updates
Please note that legislative information may change quickly. Updates will list date of posting.
Ashley Perkinson, the lobbyist for NCPTA, will represent our organization at the North Carolina Legislative Building when the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is convening. She will provide education updates and resources for child advocacy and parent involvement.
Stay Informed
The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) has adjourned its 2013 Long Session and will reconvene for the 2014 Short Session on May 14, 2014.
Latest Updates
Please note that legislative information may change quickly. Updates will list date of posting.
- Link to National PTA Alert on ESEA-NCLB Reauthorization and Family Engagement Bill – Aug 06, 2013
- Scholarship Grants for Children with Disabilities Bill Becomes Law – Aug 05, 2013
- 2013 General Assembly Long Session Adjourns – Jul 26, 2013
- General Assembly Passes State Budget – Jul 24, 2013
- NC Budget Education Highlights – Jul 22, 2013
- House and Senate Reach Budget Agreement – Jul 21, 2013
- Senate Passes Bill Providing Scholarship Grants for Children with Disabilities – Jul 18, 2013
- Budget and Long Session Update – Jul 18, 2013
- Charter Expansion Bill Passes Legislature – Jul 17, 2013
- Bill That Would Shift Control of School Construction Failed in House Committee – Jul 11, 2013
- Budget Update – Jul 09, 2013
- House and Senate Pass School Bus Safety Act – Jul 09, 2013
- House Appoints Conference Committee to Resolve Differences with Senate on Charter Enrollment Bill – Jul 09, 2013
- Governor McCrory’s Press Conference on First Six Months in Office – Jul 08, 2013
- Senate Approves Bill to Allow Charters to Add Grades Without Having to Ask Permission of the Board of Education – Jul 03, 2013
- Governor McCrory Sets Pathways for Educational Success for North Carolina Students – Jun 26, 2013
- Senate and House Budget Conferees – Jun 26, 2013
- National PTA Statement on ESEA Reauthorization – Jun 18, 2013
- House Budget Update – Jun 13, 2013
- House Gives Tentative Approval to $20.6 Billion Budget – Jun 13, 2013
- House Budget Debate – Jun 11, 2013
- Link to WRAL Article on Differences Between House and Senate Budget – Jun 07, 2013
- House Budget Released – Jun 07, 2013
- House Budget News – Jun 04, 2013
- Voucher Bill Clears House Education Committee – May 28, 2013
- Annotated NC Senate Budget – May 28, 2013
- Senate Budget Repeals Legislation on Class Size Ratios and Cuts Teacher Assistants and Pre-K Slots – May 27, 2013
- North Carolina DPI Resources on Proposed State Budgets – May 23, 2013
- Link to WRAL Coverage on Voucher Bill – May 21, 2013
- Senate Budget Posted on NC General Assembly Website – May 20, 2013
- House Bill 944 Opportunity Scholarship Act in Education Committee on Tuesday – May 17, 2013
- House and Senate Tax Reform Packages – May 17, 2013
- News and Observer Article on Crossover Week at General Assembly – May 17, 2013
- School Construction Bill – May 16, 2013
- Private School Vouchers for Children with Disabilities – May 16, 2013
- Autism Coverage – May 16, 2013
- House of Representatives Passes Education and Workforce Innovation Act – May 14, 2013
- Governor McCrory Names New Senior Education Advisor – May 14, 2013
- Link to This Week’s Legislative Calendar – May 14, 2013
- Bill to Establish Study of the Delivery of Exceptional Children’s Services Passes House – May 14, 2013
- School Bus Safety Bill Passes NC House – May 14, 2013
- Pre-K Eligibility Bill – May 09, 2013
- AP Courses Bill – May 08, 2013
- Bill that narrows NC Pre-K program eligibility gets tentative House approval – May 03, 2013
- NC Public Charter School Board Bill Receives Favorable Report – May 01, 2013
- Improve Education for Children Who Are Deaf Bill – May 01, 2013
- North Carolina House to Discuss Private School Tuition Bill – Apr 27, 2013
- School Safety and Back to Basics – Apr 26, 2013
- Bill to Require Emergency Epi Pens in Schools Receives Favorable Report – Apr 24, 2013
- Education Improvement Act of 2013 Passes House – Apr 19, 2013
- Children with Disabilities Scholarship Grants Bill Receives Favorable Report – Apr 17, 2013
- Bill that Provides Tuition for Private Schools Introduced in the House – Apr 16, 2013
- House Representatives Introduce NC Toxic-Free Kids Act – Apr 11, 2013
- Article on Differences Between Education Reform Bills in House and Senate – Apr 11, 2013
- House Passes Arts Education as a Graduation Requirement – Apr 10, 2013
- North Carolina PTA Members Share Thoughts About National PTA Legislative Conference – Apr 05, 2013
- New State Board of Education Nominees Confirmed by General Assembly – Apr 05, 2013
- Back to Basics Bill Unanimously Passes State House – Apr 05, 2013
- New Bill Would Mandate Insurance Coverage for Individuals with Autism – Apr 02, 2013
- House Members Introduce Bipartisan School Safety Bill – Mar 28, 2013
- NC Public Charter School Board Bill Introduced – Mar 28, 2013
- State Superintendent Atkinson Presents to Education Appropriations Committee – Mar 27, 2013
- House Members Introduce School Performance Bill and Bus Safety Bill – Mar 26, 2013
- Current List of Education Bills – Mar 22, 2013
- Governor McCrory Releases Proposed Budget – Mar 20, 2013
- Link to Parent Guide on Personal Education Plans (PEPs) – Mar 19, 2013
- Sen. Berger Introduces Excellent Public Schools Act Bill – Mar 19, 2013
- Governor McCrory Speaks on Center for Safer Schools – Mar 19, 2013
- Advocacy Video for Parents of Children with Special Needs – Mar 18, 2013
- NCPTA Leaders Visit Capitol Hill – Mar 14, 2013
- Digital Learning Competencies Bill Passes General Assembly – Mar 14, 2013
- General Assembly Passes Transition to Digital Learning in Schools Bill – Mar 11, 2013
- Senate Members Introduce Bill to Give Counties the Responsibility for Ownership, Construction, and Acquisition of Public School Property – Mar 08, 2013
- Race to the Top Presentation – Mar 06, 2013
- Digital Learning Bills Receive Favorable Reports in Senate Education Committee – Mar 06, 2013
- News and Observer Article on Impact of Local PTA Petition – Mar 04, 2013
- Autism Resource Presentation – Feb 28, 2013
- National PTA Addresses USDA Rule on Competitive Foods in Schools – Feb 18, 2013
- Introduction to NC’s Public Schools Budget – Feb 18, 2013
- Increase Access to Career/Technical Education Bill Passes General Assembly – Feb 14, 2013
- Helpful NC Education Budget Summary – Feb 12, 2013
- North Carolina General Assembly Online Calendar – Feb 11, 2013
- Increase Access to Career Technical Education Bill Passes Senate – Feb 08, 2013
- Advocacy Webinar – Policy Updates and Advocacy Tools – Feb 07, 2013
- Philanthropy Journal Highlights Importance of Getting to Know Your Legislators – Feb 05, 2013
- National PTA Legislative Conference Registration is Open – Feb 01, 2013
- Bills Introduced First Week of Long Session – Jan 31, 2013
- Three New Members Nominated to State Board of Education – Jan 31, 2013
- Knowledge and Relationships are Key! – Jan 30, 2013
- NC House and Senate Name New Committee Members – Jan 29, 2013
- NCSU Study Shows Strong Impact of Parent Engagement on Student Success – Jan 27, 2013