# North Carolina HB 445: AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.

North Carolina HB 445, AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2025-03-20 (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 445
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO PUBLICIZE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-03-18
- Last action: 2025-03-20, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Subjects: BOARDS, EDUCATION, EDUCATION BOARDS, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, KINDERGARTEN, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONS, PERSONNEL, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, PUBLIC, SALARIES & BENEFITS, SECONDARY EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, SOCIAL WORKERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, TEACHERS, 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: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Budd (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aisha O. Dew (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2025-03-20: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2025-03-20: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2025-03-18: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H445v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H445v1.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 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 199: Authorize Municipal Deannexation. (passed house)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H445v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H445v1.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 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 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 199: Authorize Municipal Deannexation.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB199-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB445-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).