# North Carolina HB 1178: AN ACT TO INCREASE TEACHER COMPENSATION AND ESTABLISH A PHASED FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUED COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR TEACHERS OVER TIME IN ORDER TO COMPETE WITH PEER STATES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE FUNDS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

North Carolina HB 1178, AN ACT TO INCREASE TEACHER COMPENSATION AND ESTABLISH A PHASED FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUED COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR TEACHERS OVER TIME IN ORDER TO COMPETE WITH PEER STATES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE FUNDS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-05-04 (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 1178
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO INCREASE TEACHER COMPENSATION AND ESTABLISH A PHASED FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUED COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR TEACHERS OVER TIME IN ORDER TO COMPETE WITH PEER STATES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AND TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE FUNDS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-04, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 36
- Subjects: EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FUNDS & ACCOUNTS, KINDERGARTEN, OCCUPATIONS, PERSONNEL, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC, PUBLIC INSTRUCTION DEPT
- 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: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (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: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-04: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-05-04: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-30: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1178v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1178v1.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/H1178v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1178v1.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-HB1178-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).