# North Carolina HB 1076: AN ACT TO EXPAND INNOVATIONS WAIVER ACCESS AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON FAMILIES WITH THE GREATEST NEED.

North Carolina HB 1076, AN ACT TO EXPAND INNOVATIONS WAIVER ACCESS AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON FAMILIES WITH THE GREATEST NEED., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-29 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1076
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO EXPAND INNOVATIONS WAIVER ACCESS AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON FAMILIES WITH THE GREATEST NEED.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Last action: 2026-04-29, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 34
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, DHHS, EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, INSURANCE, HEALTH, KINDERGARTEN, MEDICAID, MENTAL HEALTH, POVERTY, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC, SECONDARY EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, TUITION, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, VOUCHERS
- 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: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abe Jones (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Budd (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dante Pittman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-29: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-29: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-28: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1076v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1076v1.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/H1076v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1076v1.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-HB1076-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).