Every other year during odd-numbered years the General Assembly meets for a long session starting in January. Sessions are scheduled to end July 1, but they often extend for weeks beyond due to budget negotiations.
In 2023 the budget wasn’t released until September and the 2023 long session officially adjourned on October 25, 2023.
The legislative calendar is updated regularly.
2023-25 final budget timeline
- September 20 (W): HB 259 (2023 Appropriations Act) the budget for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2025 is released.
- September 21 (Th): House and Senate floor comments and initial votes. The budget process adopted by legislative leadership does not permit changes to the budget after its release.
- September 22 (F): Both chambers of the NC General Assembly passed House Bill 259,. Governor Cooper announced that he would allow the budget to become law without his signature.
- October 3 (T): 2023 Appropriations Act, House Bill (SL 2023-134) becomes law.
See Education Budget for highlights
The 2024 budget session is a short session that begins in April and is scheduled to end by July 1. Between October 2023 and April 2024, the General Assembly meets once a month for 1-2 days to address specific categories of bills that do not impact the budget.
The 2024 short session is scheduled to begin on April 24.
Week in Review Summary
View our Week in Review Summary of education-related bills filed in the NC General Assembly.
K-12 Bills that have become Session Law
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