N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-408 Funds Under Control of the State Board of Education

• Library: North Carolina Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Session Law 2023-151
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-408

(a) It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to create a public school system that graduates good citizens with the skills demanded in the marketplace, and the skills necessary to cope with contemporary society, using State, local and other funds in the most cost-effective manner. The Board shall have general supervision and administration of the educational funds provided by the State and federal governments, except those mentioned in Section 7 of Article IX of the State Constitution, and also excepting such local funds as may be provided by a county, city, or district. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall administer any available educational funds through the Department of Public Instruction in accordance with all needed rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education.

(b) To insure a quality education for every child in North Carolina, and to assure that the necessary resources are provided, it is the policy of the State of North Carolina to provide from State revenue sources the instructional expenses for current operations of the public school system as defined in the standard course of study.