Signed by Gov. 4/30/2026
Summary
The act changes how certain nonrecurring grant money is handled, sets up a 29‑member North Carolina Blue Ribbon Commission to study public education, updates 529 college‑savings plan eligibility to match federal law, and provides new funding for scholarships for children of wartime veterans. It affects state agencies, nonprofit grant recipients, students and families, and the education system. The changes aim to improve fiscal oversight, guide education policy, and expand veteran‑family support.
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