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Perspective | COVID-19 budget and state decisions update

Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus

On May 2, the North Carolina General Assembly approved a pandemic relief package nearing $1.6 billion in two bills. After compromising, votes in the house and the senate were unanimous in passing the COVID-19 relief package.

Here to discuss the impacts of what this funding can bring as well as the State Board of Education decisions as the school year ends are Freebird McKinney, Rep. Craig Horn, and Sen. Don Davis. 

Guests:

  • Freebird McKinney – State Board of Education’s Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Outreach
  • Rep. Craig Horn – (R) Union
  • Sen. Don Davis – (D) Greene, Pitt
Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus
Public School Forum of North Carolina

Since 1986, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has been an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools and the most trusted source in the state for research and analysis on vital education issues. We bring together leaders from business, education, and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy. We do that through research, policy work, innovative programs, advocacy, and continuing education for educators and policymakers.

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