Education Provisions Comparison June 17, 2014 · 2014-06-16 · based on LEA's ADM. Requires DPI to study possibility of consolidating 25 smallest LEAs. Implements new tiered funding

Education

Provisions Comparison

June 17, 2014

Public Schools Provisions in S744: Senate and House Comparison

Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences

8.1 FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Boilerplate, allotment formula is re‐stated each year


Identical

8.2 FUNDS FOR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED CHILDREN



Identical

8.3 EXTEND THE DATE FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO QUALIFY FOR CERTAIN EDUCATION BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS (Senate)CERTAIN EDUCATION‐BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS (House)

Allows educators who have completed a relevant course by August 1, 2013 to remain eligible for advanced degree supplements.

Allows educators who have completed a relevant course by July 1, 2013 to remain eligible for advanced degree supplements under the prior State Board policy.Allows new advanced degree supplements going forward for degrees in their field or subject area within their area of licensure.

Senate proposal phases‐out advanced degree supplements over time.House proposal largely re‐instates advanced degree suupplements.

8.4 FUNDS FOR SMALL COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS AND STUDY ON CONSOLIDATION (Senate)FUNDS FOR SMALL COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS (House)

Implements new tiered funding formula based on LEA's ADM. Requires DPI to study possibility of consolidating 25 smallest LEAs.

Implements new tiered funding formula based on LEA's ADM.

Funding formulas are identical. House does not include study of consolidation.

8.5 REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR THE NC CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING

Requires NCCAT to submit an additional report, largely an update of the report submitted on 2/1/14.

None Senate only

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8.6 CLARIFY BUDGET REDUCTIONS/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (Senate)BUDGET REDUCTIONS/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (House)

Allows DPI ‐‐ after consulting with OSBM & FRD ‐‐ to reorganize to implement budget reductions. May not reduce schools for the deaf; NCCAT; or pass‐throughs.

Allows DPI ‐‐ after consulting with OSBM & FRD ‐‐ to reorganize to implement budget reductions. May not reduce residential schools for deaf and blind; NCCAT; or pass‐throughs.

House language adds protection for Governor Morehead School.

8.7 CLARIFY CARRYOVER FOR SUMMER READING CAMPS

Clarifies that carry‐over authority for summer reading camps extends to August 31, consistent with authority provided to LEAs with other summer programs.

Clarifies that carry‐over authority for reading camps extends to October 31, consistent with authority provided under HB 230.

House version takes into consideration SL 2014‐5 (HB 230) which became law during the House Budget process.

8.8 CARRYOVER FOR PANIC ALARM GRANTS

Provides carry‐over authority for panic alarm grants, as these funds were provided late this spring, and installation is likely to occur over the summer.

Provides carry‐over authority for panic alarm grants, as these funds were provided late this spring, and installation is likely to occur over the summer.

House made purely technical change to remove reference to charters and regional schools, as the panic alarm grants are not accounted for separately in charter and regional schools.

8.9 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTIFICATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS

Requires the SBE to notify the General Assembly and FRD when applying for federal grants.

Requires the SBE to notify the General Assembly and FRD when applying for federal grants, including a description of potential policy implications of the grant.

House version adds description of potential policy implications.

8.10 PROPERTY INSURANCE SYSTEM FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

Authorizes the State Board to offer a master property insurance program to charter schools.

Authorizes the State Board to offer a master property insurance program to charter schools.

Identical




8.11 NC EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND

Proposal to build an endowment for teacher compensation generated by revenue from:a. “I Support Teachers” license plate ($10 per plate)b. Designation of Tax Refunds(SB 818)

None Senate only

8.12 CLARIFY MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT FOR NEWLY HIRED EDUCATORS

Clarifies that the Brass to Class Act – which provides additional years of creditable service to educators with eligible military experience – only applies to newly hired principals, assistant principals, and teachers. Clarifies further that the credit is not retroactive, and is instead designed to be an incentive for military personnel to enter into the teacher workforce in the future.

Clarifies that the Brass to Class Act – which provides additional years of creditable service to educators with eligible military experience – only applies to newly hired principals, assistant principals, and teachers. Clarifies further that the credit is not retroactive, and is instead designed to be an incentive for military personnel to enter into the teacher workforce in the future.

Identical

8.13 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FLEET MANUAL REVIEW

Requires DPI to convene a committee of school bus transportation experts to study revisions to the Transportation Policy Manual. No funding is provided for Committee costs.

None Senate only

8.14 TRANSPORTATION REDUCTION FLEXIBILITY

Gives DPI the authority to determine how much of the cut applies to the “drivers' ed” portion of the Transportation allotment, and how much applies to the “operation of yellow school buses” portion of the Transportation allotment.

None Senate only




8.15 DRIVER EDUCATION FUNDING

Eliminates the transfer from the Highway Fund that pays for Drivers' Ed after FY 14‐15

None Senate only

8.16 ELIMINATE MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING FOR LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION

Eliminates mandatory training for local school boards.

None Senate only

8.17 FUNDS FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT/INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSES

None Allows DPI to use reversions if AP course costs come in higher than budgeted.

House only

8.18 JLEOC STUDY OF NCVPS REVENUE

None Requires Ed Oversight to study potential opportunities and barriers to allowing NCVPS to generate revenue from providing seats to out‐of‐state students in under‐subscribed courses, teacher training modules, etc.

House only

8.19 COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO IMPROVE AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES

None Carves out $5 million (1.7%) from At‐Risk for competitive grants for qualifying after‐school programs.

House only

8.20 SCHEMATIC DESIGNS/EMERGENCY ACCESS TO SCHOOLS

None Requires LEAs to provide schematic diagrams to law enforcement (HB 1062)

House only

8.21 NBPTS SUPPLEMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES IN TITLE I SCHOOLS

None Allows Instructional Coaches in Title I Schools to be eligible to receive NBPTS bonuses (SB 852)

House only




8.22 JLEOC STUDY DIAGNOSTIC READING ASSESSMENTS FOR READ TO ACHIEVE

None Studies three issues related to Read to Achieve: (i) look at other assessments that could be used with RtA; (ii) see if those assessments could populate Standard 6 for K‐2; (iii) see if there are other assessments that could be used for Standard 6 for K‐2.

House only

8.23 SUPPLY OF EMERGENCY EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

None Requires each school to have 2 EpiPens on hand (HB 824).

House only

8.24 PERMIT LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO USE STATE FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SALARIES AND DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL

None Provides LEAs additional flexibility to use State funds to provide salary supplements.

House only




8.25 OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT CLARIFICATIONS

None Summary by subsection:a) Fixes a technical issue with implementation datesb) Says that applications are not public recordsc) Provides SEAA slight flexibility with regards to verification requirementsd) Prohibits private schools admitting OS students can't discriminate on the basis of race or national origind1) Clarifies that private schools have to provide the background check information to SEAAe) Eliminates mechanism reducing LEA allotments f) Provides SEAA a little more time to provide an annual reportg) Conforming changes necessary for the 2014 award process due to the stay on the programh) Allows SEAA to verify fewer applications in FY 13‐14i) Clarifies that unused funds revert

House only

8.26 INJURY PREVENTION AND RETURN‐TO‐WORK PROGRAMS

None Seeks to lower costs related to Workers' Comp by requiring LEAs to have back‐to‐work policies. SBE will develop final policies and enforcement mechanism (HB 1040).

House only




8.27 PARTICIPATION IN INVESTING IN INNOVATION GRANTS

None Corrects the list of LEAs participating in the federal Investing in Innovation grant administered by the North Carolina New Schools Project.

House only

8.28 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION RESPONSE TIME

None Requires DPI to respond to all LEA information requests within 3 business days and answer within 14, barring unforeseen circumstances.

House only




8.29 READ TO ACHIEVE STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

None Clarifies the Read to Achieve policy regarding which students take the reading portfolio. Portfolios should only be administered on students who aren't likely to pass the EOG, and principals can exempt students (in consultation with teacher and parent/guardian) if the student is unlikely to pass.

Changes the required number of passages for each standard from 3 to 2.

Permits a student scoring at least 80% on any one passage to skip the second passage.

Requires the SBE to provide alternative assessments by 9/15 of each year.

Requires principals to conduct information sessions annually regarding Read to Achieve.

House only

8.30 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORES AND GRADES

None Changes the formula from 20% growth, 80% achievement to 80% growth, 20% achievement. Also makes 15‐point scale permanent.

House only




8.31 RURAL CHARTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM

None Requires PEFNC to use all of their State funds to issue grants of up to $100,000 to provide planning grants to approved charters or those seeking approval in rural counties with low student performance. State funds cannot be used for admin or overhead. Grant funds must be matched dollar‐for‐dollar.

House only

8.32 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL BULLYING/CYBER‐BULLYING POLICIES

None Requires principals to distribute the bullying policy to staff, parents and students

House only

8.33 CLARIFY SCHOOL COUNSELORS WORK DUTIES

None Clarifies that school counselors are allowed to assist in test administration. Removes requirement that LEAs develop a formal plan to administer changes in school counselor policies.

House only

8.34 FUNDS FOR CHARTER SCHOOL CLOSURE

None Does three things:a) Requires new charter schools to put aside $50k to be available for closure proceedingsb) Says that property paid with State funds goes to an LEAc) Makes conforming changes

House only




8.35 VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM

None Summary by subsection:a) Authorizes the SBE to authorize up to two virtual charter schools that would begin operations in FY 15‐16b) Participating charters must ‐‐ Enrollment no greater than 1,500 and limited to 20% annual growth ‐‐ Student teacher ratio in K‐8 = 1:50; Ratio in 9‐12 = 1:150 ‐‐ Allows the virtual charter to kick out kids who "fail to participate" per the judgment of the virtual charterc) Lists several operating requirements of participating virtual charters (admin office in NC; certified staff; 90% living in NC; withdrawal rate < 25%; each student assigned a learning coach)d) Participating charters can be approved by the SBE without additional applicatione) State funding is same as brick & mortar charters, except they don't get Low Wealth or Small County; Local funding is the lesser of the LEA appropriation or $790. f) Noncomplying pilots can be kicked outg) Requires reports on program to Ed Oversight.

House only

8.36 CLARIFY REGIONAL SCHOOL CIHS APPLICATIONS

None Allows freshmen and sophomores at the NE Regional School to take courses at through the community college for FY 14‐15 only.

House only




9.1 PROFESSIONAL STATUS TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE (Senate)TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE (House)

Provides funds for a new teacher salary schedule as well as an experience‐based step for all step‐eligible educators. The new schedule increases the pay of all educators to at least $33,000 annually. This new schedule for educators foregoing career status and longevity provides, on average, an 11% salary increase assuming that local supplements remain the same, there is no turnover, and there are no changes to educator educational attainment or certifications. Funds are provided for a 1% bonus for educators at the top of the salary schedule or who would not otherwise receive a salary increase under the Professional Status Teacher Salary Schedule.

Provides funds for a new teacher salary schedule as well as an experience‐based step for all step‐eligible educators. The new schedule increases the pay of all educators to at least $33,000 annually. This new schedule for all educators provides, on average, a 5% salary increase assuming that local supplements remain the same, there is no turnover, and there are no changes to educator educational attainment or certifications. Funds are provided for a 2% bonus for educators at the top of the salary schedule who would not otherwise receive a salary increase.

Senate schedule provides 11% average salary increase for those educators willing to waive rights to career status and longevity. 1% top‐of‐range bonus.

House schedule provides 5% average increase and does not require educators to waive career status or longevity. 2% top‐of‐range bonus.

9.2 CAREER STATUS TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Educators wishing to retain career status and longevity can elect to be paid via the Career Status Teacher Salary Schedule and have their base salaries frozen.

None Senate only




9.3 ELECTION TO BE PAID ON THE PROFESSIONAL STATUS TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Clarifies process for teacher election onto the Professional Status Salary Schedule or the Career Status Salary Schedule. Required to make election by 9/30/14. Contracts for teachers moving to the Professional Status Salary Schedule will be for 1 year, unless they receive a performance‐based contract under Section 9.5.

None Senate only

9.4 REPEAL OF SESSION LAWS REPEALING CAREER STATUS

Repeals the phase‐out of career status. Those who had career status prior to the 13‐14 school year can keep it. Nobody will newly receive career status.

Repeals the phase‐out of career status. Those who had career status prior to the 13‐14 school year can keep it. Nobody will newly receive career status.

Identical




9.5 FOUR‐YEAR PERFORMANCE‐BASED CONTRACTS OFFERED TO CERTAIN TEACHERS

Summary by subsection:a) Allows LEAs to offer four‐year contracts to up to 25% of effective classroom teachers from 7/1/14 to 9/30/14. Contracts will cover the 14‐15 school year through the 17‐18 school year.b) Allows LEAs to offer additional four‐year contracts the following year to effective classroom teachers. Contracts will cover the 15‐16 school year through the 18‐19 school year.c) Total number of teachers on performance‐based contracts in the 15‐16 school year cannot exceed 35% of eligible teachers.d) Clarifies that teachers on performance‐based contracts will receive bonuses of $500 in year 1, $1000 in year 2, $1500 in year 3, and $2000 in year 4.e) Teachers accepting performance‐based contracts elect to waive career status and longevity. f) Conforming changesg) Allows teachers who accepted a contract prior to 6/30/14 to keep that contract, if they so desire.

None Senate only

9.6 SYSTEM OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TEACHERS WITH CAREER STATUS

Makes conforming changes related the repeal of the repeal of career status.

Makes conforming changes related the repeal of the repeal of career status.

Provisions contain technical differences. House version clarifies definition for career employee and permits the 12 principals with career status to maintain their career status.




9.7 TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS (Senate)CLARIFYING CHANGES FOR TEACHER CONTRACTS (House)

States the purpose/intent of the performance‐based contracts, and clarifies that the contracts only apply to classroom teachers, among other conforming changes.

Clarifies that the "25% contracts" only apply to classroom teachers. Permits teachers who signed contracts prior to June 30, 2014 to forego career status and keep the contract, or they can waive the contract.

Senate version includes intent/purpose language.

House version addresses teachers signing contracts prior to 6/30/14 in this section (Senate addresses in Section 9.5)

9.8 CONFORMING CHANGES Makes conforming changes related to teacher contracts.

Makes conforming changes related to teacher contracts.

House has an additional conforming change that was missed in the Senate process.

9.9 EFFECT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION

Describes effect of potential litigation related to teacher salary schedule changes made in this act.

None Senate only.

9.10 INTERPRETATION OF THIS PART

Provides additional clarifications related to Sections 9.1 through 9.9.

None Senate only.

9.11 SCHOOL‐BASED ADMINISTRATOR SALARY SCHEDULE

Provides funds for salary schedule changes and an experience‐based step for all step‐eligible school‐based administrators. Administrators who do not receive a salary increase under the new schedule are provided a $809 bonus.

Provides funds for salary schedule changes and an experience‐based step for all step‐eligible school‐based administrators. Administrators who do not receive a salary increase under the new schedule are provided a 2% bonus.

Schedules differ as do bonus levels.

9.12 CENTRAL OFFICE SALARIES Provides a $500 annual recurring salary increase (approximate $618 salary and benefit increase) for permanent full‐time employees.

Provides a $1,000 annual recurring salary increase (approximate $1,236 salary and benefit increase) for permanent full‐time employees.

Size of raises differ.

9.13 NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL SALARIES

Provides a $500 annual recurring salary increase (approximately $618 salary and benefit increase) for permanent full‐time employees.

Provides a $1,000 annual recurring salary increase (approximate $1,236 salary and benefit increase) for permanent full‐time employees.

Size of raises differ.




9.14 BONUS FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL AT THE TOP OF THEIR SALARY SCHEDULES

None Provides a 2% bonus to teachers and SBA who are at the top of their respective salary schedules and would not otherwise receive a pay increase.

House only

9.15 CAREER PATHWAYS PILOT PROGRAM

None a) SBE shall establish the program for differentiated pay for teachers based on effectiveness and the assumption of additional rolesb) Requires SBE to issue an RFP by 9/15 to invite LEAs to participate. Plans must meet certain criteria to allow highly effective teachers to receive differentiated pay for assuming additional responsibilities. Supplements must be at least 10% of pay for those assuming advanced roles and 25% for those who lead a team of teachers.c) Initial cohort will be 8 LEAs of varying sizesd) Programs will begin in 15‐16 and end in 17‐18e) Additional cohorts will be funded if funds are availablef) There will be an evaluationg) SBE will examine pilot LEAs to develop a statewide recommended plan that other LEAs can opt to utilize after report on 10/15/18.h) SBE exempt from rule‐making in implementing Career Pathwaysi) SBE willl administer program in

l h h

House only


Community College Provisions in S744: Senate and House Comparison

Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences10.1 Continue Community

Colleges Program AuditRepeals Section 10.15(a) of S.L. 2013‐360, which repealed the Program Audit function.

None Senate only.

10.2 Process for Periodically Revising Enrollment Tiers

Directs State Board to develop process and report back to State Budget and Fiscal Research.

Directs State Board to develop process and report back to State Budget and Fiscal Research.

Identical.

10.3 Senate: Fees Collected and Assessed by the Manufacturing Solutions Center and the Textile Technology Center

House: Revenues/ Expenditures/ Fees Collected and Assessed by the Manufacturing Solutions Center and the Textile Technology Center

Directs one‐time report on fees collected by Manufacturing Solutions and Textile Tech (hosiery) center.

Directs one‐time report on revenues, expenditures, and fees collected by Manufacturing Solutions and Textile Tech (hosiery) center.

House provision requires more financial information.

10.4 JLEOC Study on Vocational Training for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Directs Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee to study multiple topics concerning vocational training for students with intellectual disabilities, including programs at UNC and NCCCS.

Directs Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee to study multiple topics concerning vocational training for students with intellectual disabilities, including programs at UNC and NCCCS.

House version adds Division of Vocational Rehabilitative Services to list of partnership entities.

10.5 Extend Authority To Reorganize the Community Colleges System Office

None Extend sunset on authority to reorganize system office staff through June 30, 2015.

House only.


Community College Provisions in S744: Senate and House Comparison

Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences10.6 Permit the Board of

Community Colleges to Transfer Certain Funds to the Department of Commerce to Offset Apprenticeship Fees

None Permits Community Colleges to transfer $300,000 non‐recurring to Commerce. Follows the money.

House only.

10.7 Community Colleges and UNC Study Bilateral Agreements Regarding Transfer Process

None Directs UNC and NCCCS to study various bilateral agreements between constituent institutions and community colleges and report to Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by Feb 1, 2015.

House only.

10.8 Funds for the Cape Fear Botanical Garden

None Permits Fayetteville Technical Community College to use up $50,000 of funds allocated for FY 2014‐15 to support the Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

House only.


UNC Provisions in S744: Senate and House Comparison

Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences11.1 Senate: Strategic Plan And

Distinguished Professor Endowment Fund

House: Distinguished Professor Endowment Trust Fund

‐ Encourages UNC to cut up to $15 m from centers and institutes; of these funds, it may spend $10 m as matching funds for gifts to the Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund (DPETF) and may spend $5 million on activities called for in the UNC Strategic Plan.

‐ Permits that for FY 2014‐15, UNC may spend donor gifts directed to the DPETF without a State match.

Codifies that UNC may spend donor gifts for DPETF without State match if allowed by donor

‐ House version does not recommend cuts to support the DPETF or Strategic Plan;

‐ House version codifies that no State match is required for DPETF while Senate provides that exception only for FY 2014‐15.

11.2 UNC to Fund North Carolina Research Campus

Directs UNC to spend $29 million on Kannapolis out of funds available.

Directs UNC to spend $29 million on Kannapolis out of funds available.

Identical

11.3 UNC Budget Reductions Prohibits UNC from reducing the budgets of UNCSA, NCSSM, UNCA.

None. ‐ Senate only.‐ Similar to House 11.22.

11.4 Report on Institutional Trust Funds

Allows Budget Director to request reports on ITFs from UNC.

Allows Budget Director to request reports on ITFs from UNC.

‐ Minor technical difference; House version reflects the intended language.

11.5 Report on Academic Summer Bridge

One‐time reporting requirement on Academic Summer Bridge program.

One‐time reporting requirement on Academic Summer Bridge program.

Identical

11.7 Operation Of 4‐H Camps Directs NCSU to operate certain 4H Camps; transfers Sertoma property to State Parks System; directs that appropriation shall be divided equally among camps.

Directs NCSU to operate certain 4H Camps; transfers Sertoma property to State Parks System; directs that appropriation shall be divided equally among camps.

Identical

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Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences11.8 House: Study Financial Aid

Payment Schedule To Incentivize 30 Completed Hours Per Year and Implement Revised Payment Schedule

Senate: Study Financial Aid Payment Schedule To Incentivize 30 Completed Hours Per Year

Allows SEAA additional time to propose methods of using financial aid payments to encourage students to take 15+ hours of courses per semester.

Allows SEAA additional time to propose methods of using financial aid payments to encourage students to take 15+ hours of courses per semester; requires implementation of revised payment schedules.

‐ Both extend final reporting date to 10/2015;

‐ Senate removes requirement that SEAA implement the revised financial aid payment schedules; House maintains that requirement to be in place by 2016‐17 academic year.

11.9 UNC Faculty Tuition Waiver Clarifies that UNC may waive fees as well as tuition for faculty for up to 2 courses per year.

Clarifies that UNC may waive fees as well as tuition for faculty for up to 2 courses per year; also increases to 3 the # of courses that may be waived annually.

‐ Both Senate and House allow fees to be waived;

‐ House allows waiver for 3 courses (current law allows 2 courses).

11.10 State Education Assistance Authority to Assume Responsibility for North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship Loans

Charges SEAA with the responsibility for the long‐term financial closeout of the former Teaching Fellows Scholarship Loan program.

None ‐ Senate only.‐ Language unnecessary in House because House restored the Teaching Fellows program.

11.11 Report on College Foundation Of North Carolina Sustainability

One‐time reporting requirement on CFNC's sustainability

One‐time reporting requirement on CFNC's sustainability

Identical



Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences11.12 Tuition Assistance to

Veterans Who Participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and their Spouses and Dependent Relatives

‐ Directs UNC and the Community College System to participate in the federal Yellow Ribbon matching funds program to aid non‐resident veterans;

‐ Requires that non‐resident veterans' tuition gap be covered 45% by the State, 45% by the federal government; 10% by the veteran.

‐ Directs UNC and the Community College System to participate in the federal Yellow Ribbon matching funds program to aid non‐resident veterans;

‐ Requires that non‐resident veterans' tuition gap be covered 45% by the State, 45% by the federal government; 10% by the veteran.

‐ House clarifies that either the governing boards or individual campuses may sign agreements with the federal government;

‐ House makes minor technical correction to 11.12.(d).

11.13 Optometry / Forgivable Education Loans For Service

Doubles the annual scholarship loan amount available to optometry students under the State's Forgivable Education Loans for Service program from $14,000 to $28,000; loan may not exceed annual cost of attendance); directs State Education Assistance Authority to encourage optometry students to practice in areas with optometrist health professional shortage.

None Senate only.

11.13A Scholarship Loans/Former Teacher Assistants

(a) Gives former Teacher Assistants preference for scholarship loans under the State's Forgivable Education Loans for Service program;(b) directs $5 million from private college aid to Forgivable Education Loans for Service program.

None Senate only.



Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences11.14 Health Care Education/

Public Private PartnershipCorrects a Senate Committee report description to reflect that the UNCG capital project includes the NCA&T nursing program.

None ‐ Senate only.‐ Conference would not need this language because, if the item is included, Conferees may correct the Committee Report description instead.

11.15 Study University Tuition Creates a Legislative Study Committee to study tuition and cost of attendance for UNC schools including:‐ tuition and fee rates;‐ the factors increasing those costs; ‐ tuition and fees at comparable institutions; ‐ revenues and expenditures of the UNC system; ‐ relevant national trends; and ‐ the availability of financial aid.

Directs Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee to study:‐ tuition and fee rates;‐ tuition and fee rate changes compared to inflation;‐ available funds to offset cost of education, including financial aid;‐ tuition cost controls or limits that other States have used; and‐ the desirability of encouraging students to begin post‐secondary education in the Community College system.

‐ Senate creates independent commission; House directs Education Oversight Committee to do the work.

‐ Senate includes examination of UNC's revenues and expenditures; House is targeted at funds that could offset student costs.

‐ House includes desirability of encouraging students to begin their post‐secondary studies at Community Colleges.‐ Both report to 2015 General Assembly.

11.16 Site Planning for NC School of Science and Mathematics

Directs UNC to consider potential suitable sites for WNCSSM.

[Within the document's capital section, directs that if UNC carries forward funds, the first $1.2 is earmarked for WNCSSM advance planning purpose.]

Senate only; House contains a related provision in the Capital section of the document.

11.17 UNC Reversions None Rewrites for clarity the portion of General Statutes dealing with UNC reversions/ carryforward. No substantive changes.

House only.



Section Title Senate Description House Description Summary of Differences11.18 UNC Set Nonresident

Tuition RatesNone Notwithstanding S.L. 2013‐360, UNC may

set non‐resident tuition rates for FY 2014‐15 at any level that will produce a systemwide increase in tuition receipts of at least $27,243,157 million.

House only.

11.19 UNC Strategic Plan Funds None ‐ Amends last year's Appropriations Act to permit spending on the UNC strategic plan to be recurring;

‐ clarifies that the spending of $15 million is in addition to any items specifically funded in the Committee Report.

House only.

11.20 Report on Funding of Medical Schools

[In the document's HHS section, directs UNC to report on how medical schools are funded.]

Directs UNC to report on how medical schools are funded and how funds are spent.

‐ Senate is in HHS section; House in Education section.‐ Senate report is on revenues only; House includes report on expenditures.

11.21 Study on Establishment of New Optometry Schools

None Directs UNC to study feasibility of opening an optometry school; encourages NCICU to do the same.

House only.

11.22 UNC Management Flexibility Reduction

None Amend last year's management flexibility language to eliminate protections for specific campuses.

‐ House only.‐ Similar to Senate 11.3.

11.23 Restore Teaching Fellows Program

None Repeals the 2011 repeat of the Teaching Fellows program.

House only.

11.24 ECSU Study None Directs Ed Oversight to study financial and enrollment difficulties facing ECSU.

House only.


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Education Provisions Comparison June 17, 2014 · 2014-06-16 · based on LEA's ADM. Requires DPI to study possibility of consolidating 25 smallest LEAs. Implements new tiered funding