House Bill 392 appropriates $250,000 in nonrecurring state funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Office of State Budget and Management for a directed grant to The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. The grant is intended to support summer learning programs delivered through community agencies in Forsyth County.
Under the bill, the United Way of Forsyth County would be responsible for issuing a request for proposals and contracting with community agencies that can provide summer learning opportunities. Those services may either extend existing programs or be offered by vetted organizations for students who would not otherwise be eligible for summer learning through the local school system. The act would take effect July 1, 2025.
Impact
The bill creates a one-time state appropriation and directs those funds to a named nonprofit for a local educational support purpose. It does not amend broader education statutes, but it does authorize a targeted grant through the Office of State Budget and Management and establishes a funding mechanism for summer learning services in Forsyth County. The primary affected parties are the state budget office, The United Way of Forsyth County, community-based service providers, and students who may participate in summer learning programs outside the public school system.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript or recorded votes, so there is no documented debate or formal sentiment from legislative proceedings. Based on the bill text, the measure appears straightforward and supportive of youth educational programming, with an emphasis on community-based summer learning access. The absence of recorded opposition or amendments suggests no visible controversy in the materials provided.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided materials because there are no committee discussions or votes on record. Potential areas that could draw scrutiny in a bill of this kind include the use of state funds for a single county and a single nonprofit, the directed-grant structure, and whether the program duplicates or supplements local school system offerings. However, none of those concerns are documented in the available context.