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Bill Summary · HB 1050

Summary: HB 1050 (2025 Session) — Funding for Sex Ed Health Awareness

Purpose

  • To provide targeted funding from the North Carolina General Fund to support sexual health education and awareness among adolescents.
  • The bill authorizes a directed grant to a nonprofit organization to conduct a marketing campaign and an eight-week workshop program focused on sexual health for youths.

Key provisions

  • Funding and Source

    • Appropriates $31,000 in nonrecurring General Fund money for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.
    • The funds are to be allotted to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to administer the grant.

  • Recipient and Use of Funds

    • The grant is directed to JoyfulSoulTreasures, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
    • Authorized activities include:
    • A marketing campaign aimed at enhancing sexual health education and awareness.
    • An eight-week workshop event, including:
      • Materials for participants
      • Instructor fees
      • Refreshments
      • Completion certificates
      • Awards

  • Target Audience

    • Adolescents aged 13–18.

Effective date

  • The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Administrative and procedural notes

  • Implementation oversight: Funds are to be appropriated through the OSBM, which suggests state-level administrative involvement in grant distribution and monitoring.
  • Nonrecurring funding: The appropriation is explicitly nonrecurring, indicating it is not intended to be a continuing annual appropriation beyond the 2026‑2027 fiscal year unless renewed by future legislation.

Potential impact

  • Educational impact: Provides a dedicated, brief funding window to support sexual health education and awareness among teens, potentially improving knowledge and outreach.
  • Programmatic emphasis: Focuses on a combination of marketing and an eight-week workshop with structured materials and credentialing (completion certificates and awards), which may enhance engagement and perceived legitimacy.
  • Equity and access: By earmarking funds for a nonprofit sponsor, the bill relies on partner organizations to deliver programming, the reach of which will depend on JoyfulSoulTreasures, Inc.’s capacity and geographic footprint.

Stakeholders

  • Beneficiaries: Adolescents aged 13–18 who participate in the workshop and activities.
  • Grant recipient: JoyfulSoulTreasures, Inc.
  • State agencies: Office of State Budget and Management (administrative oversight); General Fund as the source of the appropriation.

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

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