Requires, as part of local plans for academically or intellectually gifted students (GS 115C-150.7), for the State Board of Education (State Board) to administer a screening assessment for all students in sixth grade to assist in identifying those students. Makes conforming change to GS 115C-150.6 by requiring the State Board to purchase or develop the assessment. Appropriates $7 million from the General Fund to the Department of Pubic Instruction in recurring funds for the 2025-26 year for the screening assessments. Effective July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 115C-150.6, 115C-150.7
Edition 1: 115C-150.6, 115C-150.7