North Carolina General Assembly overturns governor’s veto, funding every kid
(RALEIGH, N.C.) – Today, the North Carolina Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB10, which includes funding for all 72,000 children in the Opportunity Scholarship Program. The House of Representatives, with bipartisan support, overrode the veto of HB10 yesterday.
“Today’s landmark veto override delivers a powerful message: North Carolina is committed to empowering families to choose the educational experience that best suits their child.” said Marcus D. San Marino, vice president, government affairs, yes. every kid. “With today’s vote, the Tar Heel State builds on the growing national momentum toward student-focused education policies.”
yes. every kid. applauds Sens. Michael Lee and Phil Berger, as well as House Speaker Tim Moore for their leadership on this critical issue for North Carolina kids.
Background on HB10:
- Appropriates $248 million for the upcoming school year and $215.5 million to support scholarships for the 2025-26 school year.
- The appropriation is intended to clear the Opportunity Scholarship waitlist, which includes an estimated 54,800 students.
- The supplemental budget will also include $24.7 million to clear the 2,015 student waitlist for the Education Student Accounts program, which supports students with disabilities.
About yes. every kid.
yes. every kid. is a leading advocacy team with a families-first approach to transform America’s education policy landscape. We work to transform education away from the current top-down standardized model to a bottom-up approach that enables every family and student to customize an education that best matches their values and priorities.
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