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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Hepp/Fred Hartman
Date: March 12, 2001 Phone: 919/733-5612
EASLEY BUDGET INVESTS IN EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTS;
BOOSTS TEACHER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS
(Raleigh, NC) Gov. Mike Easley today presented a two-year balanced budget to the General Assembly focused on closing the achievement gap in education and making vital investments in North Carolina’s workforce.
Easley’s budget calls for reducing class size in every kindergarten class and in first, second and third grade beginning with poor performing schools next school year. He unveiled a recruitment package aimed at attracting and keeping quality teachers, and he outlined a plan for implementing a pre-kindergarten program for at-risk four-year olds.
“North Carolina’s children and families deserve progress, and it is our job to see that they get it,” Easley said. “With this budget, we are providing real improvements in our classrooms. We are taking the steps needed to prepare our workforce for the new economy and make all of North Carolina more competitive in the global market.”
Easley balanced the budget by proposing that the state freeze government spending at July 2000 levels and cut waste. Easley’s continuation budget is nearly $600 million less than the budget he inherited, and his expansion budget represents only 1.1 percent of his recommended budget in 2001-2002.
More than 80% of Easley’s $170.4 million expansion budget is earmarked for education improvements and workforce investments, including recommendations of $6.5 million for a pre-kindergarten program, $49.6 million to reduce class size, a 2% increase to fund the teacher salary schedule, and a $200 expense account to reimburse teachers for classroom supplies.
In addition, Easley set aside funds to expand enrollment in CHIP, the plan that provides health insurance for children from families who work but cannot afford health care. Easley’s budget proposal provides resources to match all federal funds that are currently available. Under Easley’s plan, CHIP would receive an additional $10 million to expand enrollment from 68,000 to 85,000 in the first year and $20.9 million to expand enrollment to 100,000 children in 2002-03.
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| Title | Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2001-03-12, Easley Budget Invests in Education Improvements; Boosts Teacher Recruitment Efforts |
| Other Title | 2001-03-12, Easley Budget Invests in Education Improvements; Boosts Teacher Recruitment Efforts |
| Creator |
North Carolina. Office of the Governor Easley, Michael F., 1950- |
| Date | 2001-03-12 |
| Subjects |
Easley, Michael F., 1950- Governors--North Carolina Press releases--North Carolina |
| Time Period | (1990-current) Contemporary |
| Description | (Raleigh, NC) Gov. Mike Easley today presented a two-year balanced budget to the General Assembly focused on closing the achievement gap in education and making vital investments in North Carolina's workforce. |
| Collection | Michael F. Easley. Governors' Papers. State Archives of North Carolina |
| Type | Text |
| Format | Press releases |
| Digital Collection | Governors Papers, Modern |
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Hepp/Fred Hartman Date: March 12, 2001 Phone: 919/733-5612 EASLEY BUDGET INVESTS IN EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTS; BOOSTS TEACHER RECRUITMENT EFFORTS (Raleigh, NC) Gov. Mike Easley today presented a two-year balanced budget to the General Assembly focused on closing the achievement gap in education and making vital investments in North Carolina’s workforce. Easley’s budget calls for reducing class size in every kindergarten class and in first, second and third grade beginning with poor performing schools next school year. He unveiled a recruitment package aimed at attracting and keeping quality teachers, and he outlined a plan for implementing a pre-kindergarten program for at-risk four-year olds. “North Carolina’s children and families deserve progress, and it is our job to see that they get it,” Easley said. “With this budget, we are providing real improvements in our classrooms. We are taking the steps needed to prepare our workforce for the new economy and make all of North Carolina more competitive in the global market.” Easley balanced the budget by proposing that the state freeze government spending at July 2000 levels and cut waste. Easley’s continuation budget is nearly $600 million less than the budget he inherited, and his expansion budget represents only 1.1 percent of his recommended budget in 2001-2002. More than 80% of Easley’s $170.4 million expansion budget is earmarked for education improvements and workforce investments, including recommendations of $6.5 million for a pre-kindergarten program, $49.6 million to reduce class size, a 2% increase to fund the teacher salary schedule, and a $200 expense account to reimburse teachers for classroom supplies. In addition, Easley set aside funds to expand enrollment in CHIP, the plan that provides health insurance for children from families who work but cannot afford health care. Easley’s budget proposal provides resources to match all federal funds that are currently available. Under Easley’s plan, CHIP would receive an additional $10 million to expand enrollment from 68,000 to 85,000 in the first year and $20.9 million to expand enrollment to 100,000 children in 2002-03. -- more -- |
