# North Carolina HB 1197: AN ACT TO REVISE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A STUDY OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY.

North Carolina HB 1197, AN ACT TO REVISE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A STUDY OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-05-05 (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 1197
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO REVISE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A STUDY OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-05, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 20
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, COMMISSIONS, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOANS, PUBLIC, REPORTS, SESSION LAWS, STUDIES, TEACHERS, TUITION, UNC, SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID, TEACHING FELLOWS COMN
- 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: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (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: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (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

## Actions (3)

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

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1197v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1197v1.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/H1197v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1197v1.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-HB1197-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).