A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to APPROPRIATE funds for high point leap to expand extended learning literacy programs outside of the school day.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction the sum of twenty‑five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each fiscal year of the 2019‑2021 fiscal biennium to be provided to High Point LEAP, a nonprofit corporation, to expand its extended learning literacy programs and wrap‑around services outside of the school day to students and families. The funds shall be used to provide academic and enrichment opportunities to children including homework help, tutoring, and learning experiences that support academic achievement, character, and leadership skills.
SECTION 2.  High Point LEAP, in consultation with the Department of Public Instruction, shall report by April 15, 2020, and each April 15 of a year in which High Point LEAP expends State funds, to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee, on the implementation of the literacy programs and wrap‑around services provided in accordance with Section 1 of this act. The report shall include any data on student outcomes related to the implementation of the programs and the expenditure of State funds made available pursuant to this act.
SECTION 3.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2019.