North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina S353: The Second Chance Coding Act.
Status: In committee, March 20, 2025
What the bill says
An act to require the division of juvenile justice of the department of public safety to develop a program to provide delinquent juveniles committed to youth development centers with an opportunity to develop coding, programming, and other computer-related skills.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DELINQUENT JUVENILES COMMITTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP CODING, PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER COMPUTER-RELATED SKILLS. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Development. - The Division of Juvenile Justice of the Department of Public Safety (Division), in consultation or collaboration with any other entity the Division deems necessary to consult or collaborate with, shall develop a program to provide delinquent juveniles committed to youth development centers with an opportunity to develop coding, programming, and other computer-related skills to prepare them for job and career opportunities upon their release, increase financial stability, and reduce the likelihood of recidivism. The Division may contract with any entity it deems necessary to implement the program required under this section. The program required under this section shall include all of the following: (1) Specialized courses to teach coding, programming, and other computer-related skills. (2) Opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in coding, programming, and other computer-related disciplines. (3) Connections with mentors in the relevant fields, internship programs, and job placement assistance to ensure a successful transition into the workforce. SECTION 2. Implementation. - The Division shall implement the program required by Section 1 of this …
Sponsors
- Theodros, Caleb (D, 41) · primary sponsor
- Blue, Dan (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Bradley, Woodson (D, 42) · primary sponsor
- Applewhite, Val (D, 19)
- Grafstein, Lisa (D, 13)
- Mohammed, Mujtaba A. (D, 38)
- Murdock, Natalie S. (D, 20)
- Robinson, Gladys A. (D, 28)
- Salvador, DeAndrea (D, 39)
- Smith, Kandie D. (D, 5)
- Waddell, Joyce (D, 40)
Latest actions
- : Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, COMPUTERS, BUDGETING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT., MINORS, JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS
Common questions
- What is S353?
- S353 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): The Second Chance Coding Act.
- What does S353 do?
- In its own words: An act to require the division of juvenile justice of the department of public safety to develop a program to provide delinquent juveniles committed to youth development centers with an opportunity to develop coding, programming, and other computer-related skills.
- What is the status of S353?
- In committee as of March 20, 2025. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (March 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored S353?
- Theodros, Caleb (D, 41), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S353?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S353
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