Sb 37 News Today

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Senate on Monday night fell just short of overriding Gov. Roy Coopers veto of Senate Bill 37, which would have mandated in-person learning options at North Carolina public schools. The 29-20 override vote was one vote short of the 3/5th majority needed. "Tonight, NC Senate Democrats let the kids and families of North Carolina down and showed profiles of cowardice in the face of pressure from Governor Cooper and teacher union bosses," said NCGOP Chairm...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday that he has vetoed Senate Bill 37: In-Person Learning Choice for Families. The bill would compel the states 115 K-12 public school districts to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction, while also allowing parents the option of keeping their children learning remotely. The plan introduced by Republican state lawmakers could still become law if enough of the handful of Democrats who supported the bill decide to help override the gover...

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 37 Friday, which would have required K-12 public schools to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Pressed by how quickly a bill that requires schools to provide an in-person learning option, the Durham Public School System plans to move forward with some students returning to in-person learning as soon as mid-March. On Thursday evening, the Board of Education voted 5-2 to resume in-person classes. The criteria for return dates would differ between elementary, middle, high and specialty high classrooms. Elementary students would return March 15, high school students un...