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SB 872

Education Center at Harnett Correctional.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Jim Burgin

Funds $30 million to build an Education Center at Harnett Correctional Institution offering SOAR, degrees with Campbell University and Fayetteville State University, and certificat

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 872

Summary of SB 872 (2025 Session) — Education Center at Harnett Correctional

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorizes funding to construct and operate an on-site Education Center at Harnett Correctional Institution.
  • Aims to provide educational and rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, supporting post-release opportunities and accountability.

Key Provisions

  1. Funding allocation

    • appropriates $30,000,000 in nonrecurring General Fund funds for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.
    • Funds to be used specifically for construction of the Education Center at Harnett Correctional Institution.

  2. Program offerings at the Education Center

    • Sexual Offender Accountability and Responsibility Program (SOAR).
    • Four-year degree programs in partnership with Campbell University.
    • Four-year degree programs in partnership with Fayetteville State University.
    • One-year certifications and two-year degree programs in partnership with Central Carolina Community College.

Entities and Beneficiaries

  • Primary recipient: Department of Adult Correction (Division of Institutions) within North Carolina.
  • Beneficiaries: Incarcerated individuals at Harnett Correctional Institution who will participate in:
    • SOAR program.
    • Higher education degree programs (two four-year degree tracks with Campbell University and Fayetteville State University).
    • Technical and community college-certified programs (one-year certifications) and two-year degrees with Central Carolina Community College.

Timing and Effective Date

  • The funding and construction authorization takes effect upon the act’s becoming law.
  • Specific fiscal year referenced for funding: 2026-2027.
  • Construction and program implementation timeline are not detailed in the bill beyond the appropriation and the expectation to build the center.

Impact Considerations

  • Corrections and Rehabilitation: Expands educational and rehabilitative opportunities for inmates, potentially influencing recidivism reduction, workforce readiness, and post-release integration.
  • Partnerships: Establishes formal partnerships with three higher education institutions (Campbell University, Fayetteville State University, Central Carolina Community College) to deliver degree and certification programs.
  • Fiscal Implications: A one-time appropriation of $30 million; ongoing operating costs are not specified, implying potential separate future budgeting for program delivery, staffing, and maintenance.
  • Geographic and Systemic Reach: Focused on a single facility (Harnett Correctional Institution) but could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other facilities if expanded.

Administrative Details

  • Senate sponsor: Senator Burgin (primary); Co-sponsor: Jim Burgin.
  • Referred to as a public act; titled: “An Act to Appropriate Funds for an Education Center at Harnett Correctional Institution.”

This summary provides the core elements: purpose, funding, programs, affected parties, and timing. If you’d like, I can add a brief analysis of potential outcomes or compare to similar prior programs.

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

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