GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 260

Short Title:  School Equity Funds/Blank Bill.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Rogers; Albertson, Anderson, Barnes, Beard, Bowman, Chapin, Church, J. W. Crawford, Creech, Dial, Dickson, Fitch, Gardner, Green, Hardaway, Hasty, Holt, Judy Hunt, H. Hunter, Hurley, James, Jeralds, Jones, McAllister, McLawhorn, Mercer, Thompson, Wainwright, Warner, Wilmoth, and Woodard.
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Referred to:  Rules.
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March 18, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE EQUALIZATION FUNDS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Whereas, the General Assembly is bound by the Constitution to provide by taxation and otherwise for a general and uniform system of free public schools wherein equal opportunities shall be provided for all students, regardless of the residence of the student; and
Whereas, providing a quality education to all children is essential for economic growth in North Carolina; and
Whereas, the ability of communities to support local schools varies greatly throughout the State; 
Whereas, under the North Carolina Constitution the people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.