{"id":2340214,"date":"2024-09-12T13:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/opportunity-scholarships-ice-cooperation-bill-heads-to-governor-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:15:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:15:19","slug":"opportunity-scholarships-ice-cooperation-bill-heads-to-governor-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/opportunity-scholarships-ice-cooperation-bill-heads-to-governor-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity Scholarships, ICE cooperation bill heads to governor &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fopportunity-scholarships-ice-cooperation-bill-heads-to-governor-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2340214&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article titled &#8220;Opportunity Scholarships, ICE cooperation \u200bbill heads \u2062to \u200cgovernor&#8221; discusses\u200d the\u200c passage of House Bill 10 in North Carolina, which aims to eliminate a waiting list\u2062 of 55,000\u2064 families seeking Opportunity Scholarships for education. The \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-led-state-passes-bill-similar-to-texas-immigration-law-being-challenged-by-biden-admin\/\" title=\"Republican-led state passes bill mirroring Texas immigration law opposed by Biden administration\">bill\u200c received bipartisan support<\/a>, with three Democrats joining 64 \u2062Republicans in its approval. It requires local sheriffs to cooperate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-nominate-texas-sheriff-to-lead-ice\/\" title=\"Biden to Nominate Texas Sheriff to Lead ICE\">federal immigration enforcement<\/a>, making it notable for its dual focus on educational access and immigration\u2064 compliance.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Representative Tricia\u2063 Cotham \u2063emphasized the bill&#8217;s importance for empowering\u2064 families to choose educational options that fit their needs, regardless\u2064 of their location or income. The bill now \u200dawaits the decision of Governor Roy \u200dCooper, who has ten days to\u200b either sign it,\u200b allow it to become law without a signature,\u200b or veto it, with a \u2064veto being widely anticipated. The legislation also includes budget adjustments for state\u200b programs, such as additional funding for Medicaid\u200d and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-white-house-confirms-3t-infrastructure-bill-will-be-in-two-parts\/\" title=\"Biden White House confirms T infrastructure bill will be in two parts\">rural broadband access<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Opportunity Scholarships, ICE cooperation bill heads to governor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1758730\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Three Democrats joined 64 Republicans in passage Wednesday of legislation that both erases a student waiting list of 55,000 for Opportunity Scholarships, and requires sheriffs to cooperate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-refuses-to-deport-illegal-immigrant-who-allegedly-scrawled-swastikas-on-d-c-union-station\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Refuses to Deport Illegal Immigrant Who Allegedly Scrawled Swastikas on D.C. Union Station\">federal immigration law enforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>House Bill 10, known also as Require ICE Cooperation &amp; Budget Adjustments, passed 67-43 and next goes to Gov. Roy Cooper. He&rsquo;ll have 10 days to sign into law, allow to become law without his signature, or veto, the latter of which is a consensus forecast.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s passage of HB10, which clears the wait list of nearly 55,000 families who have applied for Opportunity Scholarships, marks a significant victory for families and students across North Carolina,&rdquo; said Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Republican and educator who changed parties more than a year ago. &ldquo;By empowering students and parents to choose what type of education best fits their needs, regardless of ZIP code or income, the Opportunity Scholarship Program puts kids and their futures first. As North Carolina continues to expand education options for families, we are ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive. This is a win for students, parents, and the future of North Carolina!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Reps. Carla Cunningham of Mecklenburg County, Shelly Willingham of Edgecombe and Michael Wray of Northampton were Democrats joining Cotham in favor of the bill. Wray, a 10-term incumbent, was beaten by Rodney Pierce on Super Tuesday; Williamston Republican Brent Roberson is Willingham&rsquo;s opponent this fall; and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/dl.ncsbe.gov\/Elections\/2024\/Candidate%20Filing\/2024_General_Election_Candidate_PDFs\/2024_general_candidate_detail_list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cunningham is running unopposed<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/north_carolina\/article_3377d780-6f9c-11ef-860a-d75090211625.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>on Monday passed it 27-17<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with no Democrats in support. There were no Republicans in either chamber against the measure.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncleg.gov\/BillLookUp\/2023\/H10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>spending plan is essentially a mini-budget amendment<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to the state&rsquo;s two-year fiscal plan, will also supply more money for Medicaid and rural broadband access. The bill began, and contains, language for all 100 county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal came back to both legislative bodies with agreement from respective conferees Sens. Warren Daniel of Burke County, Danny Earl Britt of Robeson County and Buck Newton of Wilson County, and Reps. Destin Hall of Caldwell County and Brenden Jones of Columbus County.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans favor the $463 million going to Opportunity Scholarships, citing the immense appeal of school choice; Democrats decry it, saying it erodes the public school system. Opportunity Scholarships can be used for students to attend another traditional K-12 public school, charter schools or private schools.<\/p>\n<p>Charter schools are public schools, a fact that is often either mischaracterized or outright mistaken.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation would provide a retroactive option for reimbursement of costs this fall at private schools.<\/p>\n<p>Education efforts get $95 million toward K-12 enrollment increases and $64 million for community college enrollment growth.<\/p>\n<p>Health care assistance includes $277 million in recurring funding and $100 million in nonrecurring funding for Medicaid.<\/p>\n<p>And toward business growth, there is $150 million for major transportation improvements at the Randolph County megasite and $55.1 million for infrastructure improvements to support economic development in Chatham County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1758730\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1758730\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opportunity Scholarships and ICE Cooperation Bill Moves to Governor (The Center Square) \u2013 On Wednesday, legislation was passed with support from three Democrats and 64 Republicans that eliminates a waiting list of 55,000 students for Opportunity Scholarships and mandates that sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities. House Bill 10, also referred to as the Require ICE Cooperation &amp; Budget Adjustments bill, was approved with a vote of 67-43 and will be sent to Gov. Roy Cooper. He has ten days to either sign it into law, allow it to become law without his signature, or veto it\u2014an outcome many anticipate. \u201cThe passage of HB10 today is a major win for families and students throughout North Carolina by removing the waitlist for nearly 55,000 applicants for Opportunity Scholarships,\u201d stated Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Republican educator who switched parties over a year ago. \u201cThis program empowers students and parents to select educational options that best suit their needs regardless of their location or income level, prioritizing children\u2019s futures. As North Carolina broadens educational choices for families, we are ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.\u201d The three Democratic representatives supporting the bill were Carla Cunningham from Mecklenburg County, Shelly Willingham from Edgecombe County, and Michael Wray from Northampton County. Wray recently lost his primary election; Willingham faces Republican Brent Roberson in the upcoming fall elections; while Cunningham is running unopposed. The Senate had previously passed the bill on Monday with no Democratic votes against it (27-17), while all Republicans supported it in both chambers. This spending plan acts as an amendment to the state\u2019s two-year budget and allocates additional funds for Medicaid services and rural broadband access as well. It includes provisions requiring all county sheriffs\u2019 cooperation with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers through agreements made by legislative conferees including Sens. Warren Daniel (Burke County), Danny Earl Britt (Robeson County), Buck Newton (Wilson County), along with Reps Destin Hall (Caldwell County) and Brenden Jones (Columbus County). Supporters highlight $463 million allocated towards Opportunity Scholarships due to its popularity among school choice advocates; however, critics argue this undermines public education systems. These scholarships can be utilized by students attending traditional K-12 public schools as well as charter or private institutions\u2014though charter schools are indeed public entities\u2014a fact often misunderstood or misrepresented in discussions about this legislation which also allows retroactive reimbursement options at private schools starting this fall.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally included in education funding are $95 million aimed at increasing K-12 enrollment numbers alongside $64 million designated for community college growth initiatives; healthcare assistance features $277 million in ongoing funding plus another $100 million one-time allocation directed towards Medicaid programs; finally there\u2019s an investment of $150 million earmarked specifically toward significant transportation upgrades at Randolph County&#8217;s megasite along with infrastructure enhancements totaling $55.1 million intended primarily for economic development efforts within Chatham County<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2340215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/empty-classroom-photo-scaled-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[33940,40750,40751,40749,32076],"class_list":["post-2340214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-education-funding","tag-ice-cooperation-bill","tag-legislative-update","tag-opportunity-scholarships","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/empty-classroom-photo-scaled-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2340214"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340214\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2340215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2340214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2340214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2340214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}