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Bill detailIntroducedSenate
SB 227

Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education

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Last action: Apr 6, 2026View on ncleg.gov
Latest action

House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 04/21/2026

Sponsors
27
Hearings
0
Categories
1
Principals
64

Sponsors

Primary Sponsors

Lee(Republican)Berger(Republican)

Co-Sponsors

Brinson(Republican)Craven(Republican)Hanig(Republican)Lazzara(Republican)P. Newton(Republican)Sawyer(Republican)Alexander(Republican)Burgin(Republican)Ford(Republican)Hollo(Republican)Moffitt(Republican)Sanderson(Republican)Overcash(Republican)Britt(Republican)Daniel(Republican)Hise(Republican)McInnis(Republican)Rabon(Republican)Settle(Republican)Barnes(Republican)Corbin(Republican)Galey(Republican)Jarvis(Republican)B. Newton(Republican)Sawrey(Republican)

Legislative Timeline

61 actions · 17 milestones

Status Flow

Introduced1 day
Referred to Committeesame day
Introduced7 days
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Failedsame day
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Passed One Chambersame day
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Passed One Chamber1 day
Introduced1 day
Referred to Committee96 days
Introduced8 days
Passed One Chambersame day
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Introduced1 day
Ratified1 day
Introduced6 days
Vetoed4 days
Referred to Committee21 days
Introduced296 days (current)
  1. Senate Chamber: FiledSenateIntroduced
  2. Senate Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingSenate
  3. Senate Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  4. Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenateIntroduced
  5. Senate Chamber: Re-ref to Education/Higher Education. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  6. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  7. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  8. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  9. Senate Chamber: Amend Adopted A2SenatePassed Both Chambers
  10. Senate Chamber: Amend Failed A1SenateFailed
  11. Senate Chamber: Amend Adopted A3SenatePassed Both Chambers
  12. Senate Chamber: Passed 2nd ReadingSenatePassed One Chamber
  13. Senate Chamber: Passed 3rd ReadingSenatePassed Both Chambers
  14. Senate Chamber: EngrossedSenatePassed One Chamber
  15. Senate Chamber: Regular Message Sent To HouseSenateIntroduced
  16. House Chamber: Regular Message Received From SenateHouse
  17. House Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingHouse
  18. House Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  19. House Chamber: Withdrawn From ComHouseIntroduced
  20. House Chamber: Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  21. House Chamber: Reptd FavHouse
  22. House Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  23. House Chamber: Reptd FavHouse
  24. House Chamber: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)House
  25. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 06/25/2025House
  26. House Chamber: Passed 2nd ReadingHousePassed One Chamber
  27. House Chamber: Passed 3rd ReadingHousePassed Both Chambers
  28. House Chamber: Ordered EnrolledHouseIntroduced
  29. Senate Chamber: RatifiedSenateRatified
  30. Senate Chamber: Pres. To Gov. 6/27/2025SenateIntroduced
  31. Senate Chamber: Vetoed 07/03/2025SenateVetoed
  32. Senate Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  33. Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenateIntroduced
  34. Senate Chamber: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025Senate
  35. Senate Chamber: Veto OverriddenSenate
  36. House Chamber: Veto Received from SenateHouse
  37. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 07/30/2025House
  38. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  39. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 08/26/2025House
  40. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  41. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 09/22/2025House
  42. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  43. House Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse
  44. House Chamber: Withdrawn From ComHouse
  45. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 10/20/2025House
  46. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  47. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 10/21/2025House
  48. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  49. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 11/17/2025House
  50. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  51. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 12/15/2025House
  52. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  53. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 01/12/2026House
  54. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  55. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 02/09/2026House
  56. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  57. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 03/09/2026House
  58. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  59. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 04/06/2026House
  60. House Chamber: Withdrawn From CalHouse
  61. House Chamber: Placed On Cal For 04/21/2026House

Lobbying Interest

64 principals with 93 combined lobbyists are actively lobbying on this bill.

Mountain Area Health Education Centerhealthcare
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Apodaca, TateApodaca, TomBryson, CoryNye, Hannah Tedder
North Carolina Public Health Association, Inc.healthcare
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Brown, Patrick M
Public Consulting Group LLC by Multistate Associates LLCprofessional_services
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Ambrose, John ZBeaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
SME Education Foundationeducation
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, AmandaHeath, D. Bowen
The Center for International Education, Inc.education
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Bales, Sarah AmandaBrubaker, HaroldBrubaker, JonathanGross, MatthewRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
SAP Public Servicestechnology_telecom
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Bales, Sarah AmandaBrubaker, Harold
ACT Education Corp.education
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Freeman, FranklinGoodman, Kerri AnneLackland, JonathanSevier, Thomas Wayne
Amplify Education, Inc.education
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kostrzewa, TheresaCopley, LillianMartin, Lisa D.
Education Justice Alliancenonprofit_advocacy_civic
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Brown, Bekah
North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Associationeducation
60%
keyword matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
Stride, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, AmandaKaplan, Harrison J.
Muddy Sneakerseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Currin, Samuel T
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)business_finance
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Freeman, NelsonFreely, Joshua
Plasma Gameseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Freeman, FranklinGoodman, Kerri AnneSevier, Thomas Wayne
UNC Asheville Foundationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Apodaca, TomBryson, Cory
College Boardeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kelly, WendyMcHenry, KevinThomas, Catherine Louise
South College of North Carolina, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Apodaca, TomNye, Hannah Tedder
DonorsChooseeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Applewhite, Robert DerrickConger, KendallEasterling, John Carry
Just Right Readereducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Barham, Susanne
Emerald School of Excellenceeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Barnhart, Jeff
Wake County Public School Systemeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Bales, Sarah AmandaGross, MatthewRothecker, Kaitlin Nicole
Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter Communicationstechnology_telecom
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (7)

Alligood, MadisonBailey, MiaDeLancey, JustinGregory, BrianHardin, John A.Morgan, WilliamSaine, Jason
Public School Forum of North Carolina, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Anderson, Elizabeth Crumpler
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. d/b/a ECU Healthhealthcare
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Ballantine, PatrickCarlton, Richard H.Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel WilliamLowry, JasonStancil, Jackson
Graduation Alliance, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Baum, DanielMarsh, EmilySloan, Mary Stuart
Branching Minds, LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Whitehurst, ElizabethBurr, Jarret BenDavis, AliciaSaine, JasonWilkinson, Kevin
North Carolina College of Emergency Physicianshealthcare
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kochanek, ColleenBeaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
Discovery Placeeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Burr, Jarret BenDavis, Alicia
Ellucian Company LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

McCrimmon, La'Tanta (LT)Brewer, BlakeCrowder, Courtney A.
Renaissance Learning, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
Wake Forest Universityeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Broughton, James W. C.
Educational Testing Service (ETS)education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
North Carolina Music Educators Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
North Carolina School Psychology Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
myFutureNC, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Biggs, Cory LanceHolden, Cecilia
School Nutrition Association of NCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Beaulieu, Rachel E
Discovery Place, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Byrd, April R
HeyTutor Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Burr, Jarret BenDavis, AliciaSaine, JasonWhitehurst, ElizabethWilkinson, Kevin
North Carolina Science Networkeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Byrd, April R
Ed Farmeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Easterling, John CarryBillips, Hampton MichaelFreeman, Nelson
PowerSchool Group, LLCeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Beaulieu, Rachel EPerkinson, Ashley Matlock
Teach For Americaeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Falkenbury, AmandaFreeman, FranklinHenley, Cameron L.Sevier, Thomas WayneSloan, Mary StuartTillett, Johnny L.
Year13 Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Falkenbury, JamesThomas, Philip R.
National Heritage Academieseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

DeVivo, Laura H.
FIRST North Carolinaeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Falkenbury, James
North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools, Inc,education
50%
category matcheducation
Amplio Learning Technologieseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Ferrell, David P.Riemer, Clark D.
North Carolina Public Library Directors Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Kostrzewa, TheresaCopley, LillianMartin, Lisa D.
Charter Schools USAeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Falkenbury, AmandaKaplan, Harrison J.Stilwell, Zane B.
The Roger Bacon Academy, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Clary, Debbie Ann
Accelerated Learning Solutionseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

DeVivo, Laura H.
Wonderschool, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Copley, LillianKostrzewa, TheresaMartin, Lisa D.
Stiegler EdTech Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Davis, AliciaSaine, JasonWhitehurst, ElizabethWilkinson, Kevin
Charter Communications Operating, LLC d/b/a Charter
50%
category matcheducation
Instructure, Inc.education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Falkenbury, AmandaSevier, Thomas WayneSimpson, Dana E.Spaulding, Chandler
North Carolina Association of School Administratorseducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Hawk, AlexisHenley, Cameron L.O'Donnell, BillSloan, Mary Stuart
Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and Agriscienceeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Peterson, MarleyNorment, James W.Stancil, Jackson
North Carolina School Boards Associationeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Close, MichaelKennedy, ChristopherMildwurf, BruceWinner, Leanne E.
North Carolina High School Athletic Associationprofessional_sports
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cloud, Randolph E.Holley, Reginald Ronald
Students for Sensible Drug Policynonprofit_advocacy_civic
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Giorgio, Gina
Barton Collegeeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Stancil, Jackson
The College Board
50%
category matcheducation
Business for Educational Success and Transformation (BEST NC)education
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Berg, BrendaFulk, Amy
Western Governors Universityeducation
50%
category matcheducation

Registered Lobbyists (7)

Alligood, MadisonCoulter, BenHardin, John A.Hausser, GingerMalebranche, RamahMorgan, WilliamSwift, Sue Ann

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 227
Chamber
Senate
Status
Introduced
Last Action Date
April 6, 2026
Added to Lapel
Mar 26, 2026
64
Principals
93
Lobbyists
27
Sponsors
1
Categories
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