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Bill Summary · HB 1053

Summary of HB 1053 (Session 2025, North Carolina)

Title

Additional Funding for School Supplies

Purpose and Intent

  • To increase state funding for the Classroom Materials/Instructional Supplies/Equipment (CMISE) allotment managed by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
  • To state the General Assembly’s intention to appropriate additional recurring funds for the CMISE allotment in future fiscal years.

Key Provisions

Section 1

  • Funding Addition: Allocates $28,600,000 in recurring General Fund appropriations to DPI starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This money is designated to be used to increase the Classroom Materials/Instructional Supplies/Equipment allotment for schools.
  • Policy Intent: Explicitly states the General Assembly’s intent to increase appropriations to DPI for the CMISE allotment in future years, with specified annual amounts beginning in 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 (see below).

Section 1(a)

  • Establishes the initial recurring appropriation of $28.6 million to DPI from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to boost the CMISE allotment.

Section 1(b) – Scheduled Increases (Intent for Future Appropriations)

  • 2027-2028 fiscal year: Increases the recurring funds to $15,100,000. (Note: This section outlines an increment; combined with Section 1(a), the bill intends larger ongoing funding but presents a potentially anomalous comparison that will require legislative interpretation in practice.)
  • 2028-2029 fiscal year: Increases the recurring funds to $22,600,000.

The section communicates the General Assembly’s intent to provide these additional recurring funds beyond the initial appropriation, outlining a ramp-up in future years.

Section 2

  • Effective Date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Department of Public Instruction (DPI): Receives the recurring General Fund appropriation to increase the CMISE allotment.
  • Public School Districts and Schools: Beneficiaries of increased CMISE funding, allowing for more classroom materials, instructional supplies, and equipment.
  • State Budget/Finance: The General Fund allocations modify ongoing expenditure levels and future fiscal planning.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Initial Funding Availability: Beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027, $28.6 million is available on a recurring basis.
  • Future Funding Intent: The bill states the General Assembly’s intent to appropriate additional recurring funds in 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 with specified amounts, increasing the annual CMISE allotment over time.
  • Legislative Status: Filed April 27, 2026; sponsored by Representative G. Pierce, with co-sponsors listed.

Notes and Considerations

  • The bill focuses on increasing recurring state funding rather than one-time discretionary money.
  • There is a significant jump in the stated future funding amounts; the precise annual totals and how they interplay with the 2026-2027 base require careful reading of the final enacted language to ensure consistent budgeting and avoid overlaps.
  • The stated intent in Section 1(b) indicates a policy direction for ongoing investment in classroom materials rather than a single-year augmentation.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to current CMISE funding levels or outline potential fiscal impact under different budget scenarios.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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