A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT authorizing the legislative research commission to study the funding of the north carolina partnership for children, inc.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the funding of the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. In conducting the study, the Commission may consider the following:
(1)	The current funding system of the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
(2)	Any strategies for achieving full funding and full service for North Carolina's young children and families.
(3)	Funding equity among all counties and local partnerships.
(4)	Any other information the Commission deems relevant.
SECTION 2.  The Legislative Research Commission shall make its findings and recommendations in a final report to the 2005 General Assembly.
SECTION 3.  From funds appropriated to the General Assembly, the Legislative Services Commission shall allocate funds for the purpose of conducting the study provided for in this act.
SECTION 4.  This act is effective when it becomes law.