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North CarolinaHB 3782025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RECORDS OF MINOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEPENDENT STUDENT.
Sponsored By: Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Ray Pickett (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New UNC projects and bond authority
The law authorizes specific UNC building projects and non‑General Fund financing. UNC‑Chapel Hill: Electrical upgrades $14,581,920; Fetzer Hall addition $90,000,000. UNC‑Wilmington: Parking Deck III $12,000,000; Student Housing Village Phase III $71,002,458. The Board of Governors may issue special obligation bonds up to the listed amounts plus 5% for costs, with Budget Director approval. Tuition and state General Fund money are not authorized for these projects.
529 and ABLE savings shielded from creditors
Beginning September 1, 2025, money in 529 college savings and 529A ABLE accounts is protected from most creditor actions. Withdrawals used for qualifying education or disability expenses also keep this protection. Exceptions apply for funds not used for qualifying purposes, deposits from fraud or wrongdoing, and ABLE distributions after the account owner’s death. The change applies to actions filed on or after September 1, 2025 and repeals a prior subsection in state law.
More dual enrollment and parent access
Beginning in 2025–2026, community colleges may let qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors earn career credentials and transfer credits. Juniors and seniors can enter 30‑credit transfer tracks. Freshmen and sophomores may join only if found academically gifted or ready, complete advising, and have parent consent. For minors under 18 who are dependents, colleges require a pre‑registration form that says records will be shared with the parent unless the parent opts out (as allowed by FERPA). For dually enrolled minors, records also go to their high school counselors or administrators.
Stronger NIL protections and privacy
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals now fall under the State’s athlete‑agent rules. NIL agency contracts must include a bold warning and a 14‑day right to cancel. Agents who worked for or contracted with a school in the last two years cannot sign NIL agency contracts with that school’s athletes; contracts are void if the athlete later enrolls there. Records about NIL contracts at colleges are confidential under public‑records law, effective upon enactment and retroactive. These NIL contract rules apply to contracts signed on or after July 1, 2025.
Protects UNC applicants in military service
UNC schools cannot deny admission just because an applicant serves or plans to serve in the uniformed services. If requested at least 30 days before enrollment, service members and spouses get an enrollment deferment. Reserve members get at least two years after they enter the reserve. Other uniformed‑service members get at least five years after they enter.
Small carve‑out for NC attorneys as agents
Starting July 1, 2025, a North Carolina licensed resident attorney may act as an athlete agent without registering. The attorney cannot advertise or solicit student‑athletes and may represent no more than two student‑athletes. The exemption does not apply if barred by other law.
Schools must weigh tech total costs
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, K‑12 schools, community colleges, and UNC campuses must check total ownership costs before buying tech. They must consider repair costs, upgrade flexibility, and expected resale or salvage value. Local boards and chancellors must adopt policies and send an annual device break/fix report by August 15. The State Board sums the data and reports by November 15. First reports are due August 15, 2026, and the first statewide summary is due November 15, 2026. The UNC rule ends if Senate Bill 449 (2025) becomes law.
Pro‑sports contracts: quick notice, cancel
Professional‑sports‑services agency contracts must include a bold notice that signing may affect eligibility. The agent and the student‑athlete must tell the athletic director within 72 hours or before the next event. The contract must state a 14‑day right to cancel and that the student‑athlete waives attorney‑client privilege for the contract. These rules apply starting July 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Tricia Ann Cotham
Republican • House
Zack Hawkins
Democratic • House
Ya Liu
Democratic • House
Ray Pickett
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Eric Ager
Democratic • House
Amber M. Baker
Democratic • House
Carla D. Cunningham
Independent • House
Frances Jackson, PhD
Democratic • House
Gloristine Brown
Democratic • House
Pricey Harrison
Democratic • House
Jarrod Lowery
Republican • House
Amos L. Quick, III
Democratic • House
James Roberson
Democratic • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/24/2025
HB 378: Various Education Law/Tax Account/Name, Image, and Likeness Changes.
Yes: 111 • No: 0 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 6/19/2025
HB 378: Various Ed Law/Tax Acct/NIL Changes.
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 8
Senate vote • 6/19/2025
HB 378: Various Ed Law/Tax Acct/NIL Changes.
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 8
House vote • 4/15/2025
HB 378: Leon's Law (Dual Enrollment Information Parents).
Yes: 113 • No: 0 • Other: 7
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