# North Carolina HB 815: AN ACT TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.

North Carolina HB 815, AN ACT TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2025-04-08 (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 815
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-04-07
- Last action: 2025-04-08, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Subjects: CHARTER SCHOOLS, EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, KINDERGARTEN, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC, REPORTING, SECONDARY EDUCATION, STUDENTS, TUITION, VOUCHERS, RESIDENCY
- 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: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (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: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (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: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (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: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2025-04-08: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2025-04-08: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2025-04-07: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H815v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H815v1.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 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H815v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H815v1.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 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB815-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).