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HB 1055

Guilford Technical Community College Aviation Center Expansion.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Amber Baker and 15 co-sponsors

Authorizes a $1.8 million, nonrecurring General Fund appropriation to GTCC for 2026-2027 to expand the Aviation Center and cover related capital expenses.

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 1055

Summary of HB 1055 (Session 2025, North Carolina) – Guilford Technical Community College Aviation Center Expansion

Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize an appropriation of state funds to support the expansion of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) Aviation Center, including related capital expenses.
  • The bill targets improving GTCC’s aviation facilities to enhance programs, training capacity, and related infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source and Amount

    • The appropriation comes from the General Fund to the Community Colleges System Office.
    • Amount: $1,800,000 (one million eight hundred thousand dollars).

  • Fiscal Year and Nature of Funds

    • Funds are nonrecurring and designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • The funds are to be allocated specifically to GTCC for expansion and related capital expenses.
    • Unlike some appropriations, these funds shall not revert; they shall remain available until expended.

  • Use of Funds

    • Direct purpose: expand the GTCC Aviation Center.
    • Cover capital expenses associated with the expansion (e.g., construction, equipment, facility upgrades).

  • Effective Date

    • The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who/What is Affected

  • GTCC (Guilford Technical Community College) and its Aviation Center will receive the appropriated funds.
  • The Community Colleges System Office administers the funding distribution as the recipient state agency.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Referred within the General Assembly as a bill to appropriate funds for GTCC’s Aviation Center expansion.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026, aligning with the fiscal year start.
  • Funding Availability: Although the funds are nonrecurring for the 2026-2027 year, they do not revert and remain available until expended, allowing GTCC to complete expansion-related projects over time.

Potential Impact (Summary)

  • Enables GTCC to expand its Aviation Center facilities and capabilities, potentially increasing capacity for training, enrollment, and aviation-related programs.
  • Provides a dedicated, state-supported source of capital funds for construction and equipment tied to the expansion.
  • May contribute to workforce development in aviation trades and related industries within Guilford County and the region.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar past appropriations or outline potential metrics for evaluating the expansion’s impact (e.g., projected enrollment growth, program capacity, job placement).

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

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