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N.C. Senate bill would change the way schools are funded

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A bill before the North Carolina General Assembly would determine school funding based on the number of students in a district and other weighted factors.

A bill before the North Carolina General Assembly would determine school funding based on the number of students in a district and other weighted factors.

The state senate bill would give districts a base amount for every student and then add additional dollars for economically disadvantaged students, those attending school in a small district, students with disabilities, gifted students, and those that speak limited English.

The bill had a first reading on Monday and was referred to the rules committee.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.