North CarolinaSB 1332025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SOLICIT A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TO ADD THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES SYSTEM OFFICE TO THE LIST OF ENTITIES EXEMPTED IN G.S. 143B-1320.

Sponsored By: Kevin Corbin (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Stronger privacy rules for education data

Beginning July 1, 2025, strict privacy rules apply to the new data system. Only authorized staff can see identifiable data; public reports use aggregated, de-identified numbers. Linked student‑workforce records are limited to five years from the later of high school completion or last attendance at a North Carolina college. Contributors keep ownership of their data. The Center must publish a data inventory, follow FERPA, HIPAA, and other laws, set a security plan, run annual privacy audits, and add safeguards to vendor contracts.

New statewide student and job data system

Beginning July 1, 2025, North Carolina creates a statewide system that links education and workforce records. The System acts as an authorized representative for DPI, UNC, and community colleges to access records for research. Schools, colleges, and State agencies must send data to the System under its security plan and timeline. Private and nonpublic colleges and schools may choose to share data. The System can receive State funds, federal grants, and other public or private support.

More technology buying flexibility for colleges

The Community Colleges System Office is exempt from State information‑technology procurement rules. It can choose in writing to use State IT programs and contracts. The State Board of Community Colleges must make that written election for the System Office. This adds the System Office to the same exemption list as the General Assembly, the Judicial Branch, and UNC.

One learning system for community colleges

The State Board of Community Colleges must choose one learning management system for all community colleges. The competitive solicitation finishes by December 31, 2025. All colleges must move to the new system by December 31, 2027. Bidders must explain how their system aligns with K‑12 and UNC systems.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Kevin Corbin

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael V. Lee

    Republican • Senate

  • Brad Overcash

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amy S. Galey

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom McInnis

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 202 • No: 0

Senate vote 6/25/2025

SB 133: NCCCS LMS/NCLDS.

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote 6/17/2025

SB 133: NC Community Colleges System Learning Management System/NC Longitudinal Da

Yes: 113 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Senate vote 3/4/2025

SB 133: NCCCS Learning Management System.

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2025-62

    7/3/2025Senate
  2. Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025

    7/3/2025Senate
  3. Pres. To Gov. 6/27/2025

    6/27/2025Senate
  4. Ratified

    6/26/2025Senate
  5. Ordered Enrolled

    6/25/2025Senate
  6. Concurred In H Com Sub

    6/25/2025Senate
  7. Placed On Cal For 06/25/2025

    6/24/2025Senate
  8. Withdrawn From Com

    6/24/2025Senate
  9. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    6/18/2025Senate
  10. Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

    6/18/2025Senate
  11. Special Message Sent To Senate

    6/18/2025House
  12. Passed 3rd Reading

    6/17/2025House
  13. Passed 2nd Reading

    6/17/2025House
  14. Added to Calendar

    6/17/2025House
  15. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

    6/17/2025House
  16. Reptd Fav

    6/17/2025House
  17. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    6/10/2025House
  18. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    6/10/2025House
  19. Re-ref to the Com on Higher Education, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    5/29/2025House
  20. Withdrawn From Com

    5/29/2025House
  21. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    3/6/2025House
  22. Passed 1st Reading

    3/6/2025House
  23. Regular Message Received From Senate

    3/5/2025House
  24. Regular Message Sent To House

    3/5/2025Senate
  25. Passed 3rd Reading

    3/4/2025Senate

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