SB 389

Defines home school in GS 115C-562.1 (definitions concerning scholarship grants to students attending nonpublic schools [Scholarship Grants]) as a nonpublic school that meets the requirements of GS Chapter 115C, Article 39, Part 3. Makes conforming changes to nonpublic school by adding in schools that meet Part 3. Defines private school. Broadens the nonpublic school entities eligible for Scholarship Grants to include home schools. Sets the Scholarship Grant rate for a home school at 25% of the average State per pupil allocation for average daily membership in the prior fiscal year. Specifies that Scholarship Funds may be used for required costs of a home school, which include books, equipment and other required items, but not tuition and fees. Makes organizational and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-562.4 (identification of nonpublic schools and distribution of Scholarship Grants).