North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H415: Modify Math & Social Studies Grad. Req.
Status: In committee, May 8, 2025
What the bill says
An act to require the state board of education to adopt rules modifying high school mathematics graduation requirements and to provide for a mathematics instruction pathway to provide mathematics instruction over an extended period and to require the state board of education to adopt emergency rules for the purposes of this act.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES MODIFYING HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION PATHWAY TO PROVIDE MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT EMERGENCY RULES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1.(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a rule to modify the high school graduation requirements to require completion of NC Math 1 and 2 or equivalent courses and two additional math courses that align with the student's postsecondary plans and to require that NC Math 3 and all other existing math courses shall continue to be offered by all high schools to the extent that there is sufficient student interest. SECTION 1.(b) The State Board of Education shall adopt a rule to require completion of an end-of-course test for NC Math 2 and not require completion of an end-of-course test for NC Math 3. SECTION 2.(a) Part 1 of Article 8 of Subchapter IV of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read: "§ 115C-81.37. Extended courses in mathematics. (a) The State Board of Education shall develop a course of study for high school mathematics courses …
Sponsors
- Willis, David (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70) · primary sponsor
- Rhyne, Heather H. (R, 97) · primary sponsor
- Johnson, Todd (R, 35)
- McNeely, Jeffrey C. (R, 84)
- Shepard, Phil (R, 15)
- Ward, Bill (R, 5)
- Willingham, Shelly (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Special Message Received From House
- : Special Message Sent To Senate
- : Passed 3rd Reading
- : Passed 2nd Reading
- : Amend Failed A1
- : Added to Calendar
- : Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- : Reptd Fav
Votes
- Modify Math and Social Studies Graduation Requirements. Second Reading (May 7, 2025): 69 yea, 43 nay, passed
- Modify Math and Social Studies Graduation Requirements. A1 von Haefen Second Reading (May 7, 2025): 48 yea, 63 nay, failed
Subjects: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYMENT, KINDERGARTEN, TESTING, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, STATE EMPLOYEES
Common questions
- What is H415?
- H415 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Modify Math & Social Studies Grad. Req.
- What does H415 do?
- In its own words: An act to require the state board of education to adopt rules modifying high school mathematics graduation requirements and to provide for a mathematics instruction pathway to provide mathematics instruction over an extended period and to require the state board of education to adopt emergency rules for the purposes of this act.
- What is the status of H415?
- In committee as of May 8, 2025. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (May 8, 2025).
- Who sponsored H415?
- Willis, David (R, 68), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H415?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H415
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