Enacts GS 143B-208.20, establishing the 15-member NC Commission on Youth Mentoring (Commission) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Grants the Commission five duties, including establishing a grant program for specified youth mentoring organizations and annually reporting to the specified NCGA committees and division the number of grant applications, the grant recipients and amounts awarded, the findings of social impact, and the balance of funds remaining. Details member qualifications and terms, and provides for appointment of members by the Governor. Further provides for Commission meetings, vacancies, removal, compensation, staffing, and funding.
Appropriates $1.5 million in recurring funds to DHHS for the Commission for each year of the 2025-27 biennium to be used to provide grants to mentoring organizations which meet the criteria established pursuant to new GS 143B-208.20.
Effective July 1, 2025.