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North CarolinaSB 2272025-2026 SessionSenate

AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.

Sponsored By: Phil Berger (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican)

Became Law

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6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.

No forced beliefs or discrimination in schools

Beginning June 24, 2026, public school units cannot use or support discriminatory practices. Schools also cannot force students, teachers, or staff to say they believe in the banned concepts. These rules protect students and employees from unequal treatment and compelled statements.

Stronger anti-discrimination rules in school policies

Beginning June 24, 2026, local boards must adopt employee conduct policies that ban discrimination under federal law, including antisemitism. Student codes of conduct must also ban discrimination, including antisemitism. These rules clarify protections for staff and students.

New limits on teacher training and credits

Beginning June 24, 2026, the State Board of Education cannot approve, require, or recommend trainings that the law bans. School systems cannot buy, provide, or give access to professional development that includes or promotes the banned concepts. Teachers do not get continuing education credit for any training the law prohibits. Educators must choose other approved courses to keep their licenses.

Schools end diversity offices and roles

Beginning June 24, 2026, schools cannot keep offices that promote the banned concepts or are called diversity, equity, and inclusion. Schools also cannot hire or assign staff whose job is to promote those concepts. For the certification due September 1, 2025, each school unit must report any staff cuts, spending changes, job title updates, and where any savings go.

Limits on classroom teaching of divisive concepts

Beginning June 24, 2026, schools cannot teach the law’s listed “divisive concepts.” The law allows teaching about history and controversial topics when done impartially and without school endorsement. It also preserves First Amendment–protected speech and independent research.

Annual school compliance certifications to state

Beginning June 24, 2026, each public school unit must send a written compliance certification to the Department of Public Instruction by September 1 every year. The Department must send a combined report by January 15 to two legislative committees. This adds oversight and ongoing compliance work for districts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Phil Berger

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael V. Lee

    Republican • Senate

  • Brad Overcash

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • W. Ted Alexander

    Republican • Senate

  • Buck Newton

    Republican • Senate

  • Lisa S. Barnes

    Republican • Senate

  • Bob Brinson

    Republican • Senate

  • Danny Earl Britt, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Jim Burgin

    Republican • Senate

  • Kevin Corbin

    Republican • Senate

  • David W. Craven, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Warren Daniel

    Republican • Senate

  • Carl Ford

    Republican • Senate

  • Amy S. Galey

    Republican • Senate

  • Bobby Hanig

    Republican • Senate

  • Ralph Hise

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Hollo

    Republican • Senate

  • Brent Jackson

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Jarvis

    Republican • Senate

  • Todd Johnson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dana Jones

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael A. Lazzara

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom McInnis

    Republican • Senate

  • Timothy D. Moffitt

    Republican • Senate

  • Paul Newton

    Republican • Senate

  • Bill Rabon

    Republican • Senate

  • Norman W. Sanderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Benton G. Sawrey

    Republican • Senate

  • Vickie Sawyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Eddie D. Settle

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 342 • No: 197

House vote • 6/24/2026

SB 227: Eliminating "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" in Public Education.

Yes: 71 • No: 47 • Other: 1

House vote • 6/24/2026

SB 227: Eliminating "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" in Public Education.

Yes: 71 • No: 47 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 7/29/2025

SB 227: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.

Yes: 30 • No: 19 • Other: 1

House vote • 6/25/2025

SB 227: Eliminating "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)" in Public Education.

Yes: 67 • No: 48 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

SB 227: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.

Yes: 28 • No: 18 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

SB 227: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.

Yes: 29 • No: 18 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

SB 227: Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education.

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2026-20

    6/24/2026Senate

  2. Veto Overridden

    6/24/2026House

  3. Placed On Cal For 04/21/2026

    4/6/2026House

  4. Withdrawn From Cal

    4/6/2026House

  5. Placed On Cal For 04/06/2026

    3/9/2026House

  6. Withdrawn From Cal

    3/9/2026House

  7. Placed On Cal For 03/09/2026

    2/9/2026House

  8. Withdrawn From Cal

    2/9/2026House

  9. Placed On Cal For 02/09/2026

    1/12/2026House

  10. Withdrawn From Cal

    1/12/2026House

  11. Placed On Cal For 01/12/2026

    12/15/2025House

  12. Withdrawn From Cal

    12/15/2025House

  13. Placed On Cal For 12/15/2025

    11/17/2025House

  14. Withdrawn From Cal

    11/17/2025House

  15. Placed On Cal For 11/17/2025

    10/22/2025House

  16. Withdrawn From Cal

    10/22/2025House

  17. Placed On Cal For 10/21/2025

    10/20/2025House

  18. Withdrawn From Cal

    10/20/2025House

  19. Placed On Cal For 10/20/2025

    9/25/2025House

  20. Withdrawn From Com

    9/25/2025House

  21. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    9/22/2025House

  22. Withdrawn From Cal

    9/22/2025House

  23. Placed On Cal For 09/22/2025

    8/26/2025House

  24. Withdrawn From Cal

    8/26/2025House

  25. Placed On Cal For 08/26/2025

    7/30/2025House

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