NC Budget Education Highlights
The North Carolina General Assembly has released its proposed $20.6 billion budget agreement by the Senate and House of Representatives. Â Here are some highlights from the K-12 education budget: Provides funding for additional school resource officers and funding for installation and maintenance of panic alarms ($9 million in recurring funds) Reduces funding for teacher assistants by 21% (reduction of $120 million in 2013-2014 and $110 million in 2014-2015) Provides funding for a new private school voucher program for families that meet the income requirements ($10 million) Provides funding to support the North Carolina Excellent Public Schools Act, an initiative that […]
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