Bill giving all NC public school students a private schooling option clears first committee vote

Critics worry Senate Bill 406 will degrade the quality of public education and give scholarships to wealthy families that don't need it. Proponents see it as a way to improve K-12 student success.

North Carolina state Sen. Michael Lee, a Republican who represents New Hanover County, attends a legislative session on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a bill to expand access to opportunity scholarships to all K-12 public school students regardless of income.

Sen. Michael Lee, a New Hanover County Republican, said th…