The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has passed of a supplemental spending bill that does away with a large waitlist for private school vouchers. The bill also directs sheriffs to assist federal immigration agents seeking jail inmates.
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature completed passage of a supplemental spending bill Wednesday that eliminates a large waitlist for private school vouchers and also directs sheriffs to assist federal immigration agents seeking jail inmates. While Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper almost assuredly will veto the measure, it’s still poised to become law later this year if GOP lawmakers remain united.
Fully funding the “universal” voucher program was a leading priority for Republican legislators earlier this year. Dozens of parents on theto place pressure upon legislators after they left Raleigh without a deal. The final bill says families can be retroactively reimbursed for their fall private schooling costs.
While lawmakers are scheduled to return for a session next month, Senate leader Phil Berger said Monday he anticipated that additional override action likely won’t occur until the following scheduled session in mid-November, after the elections.
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