# North Carolina HB 1020: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PERSONAL EDUCATION STUDENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR EDUCATION-RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY A ONE-TO-ONE CLASSROOM AIDE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

North Carolina HB 1020, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PERSONAL EDUCATION STUDENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR EDUCATION-RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY A ONE-TO-ONE CLASSROOM AIDE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-22 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1020
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PERSONAL EDUCATION STUDENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR EDUCATION-RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY A ONE-TO-ONE CLASSROOM AIDE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN OF WARTIME VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-21
- Last action: 2026-04-22, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, ARMED FORCES, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, BUDGETING, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES, EDUCATION, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, FUNDING, FUNDS & ACCOUNTS, HIGHER EDUCATION, MINORS, PERSONNEL, PUBLIC, SECONDARY EDUCATION, STATE EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, TUITION, UNC, UNC BOARD OF GOVERNORS, VETERANS, SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, SCHOOL STAFF
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Hugh Blackwell (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Allen Chesser (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Donnie Loftis (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Erin Paré (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jerry "Alan" Branson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Humphrey (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jake Johnson (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Charles W. Miller (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dennis Riddell (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bill Ward (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Harry Warren (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Diane Wheatley (Republican), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-22: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-22: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-21: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1020v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1020v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1020v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1020v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1020-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).