Governor Roy Cooper Declares State of Emergency for Education
Emergency Declaration Activates State's Emergency Operations Plan
Cooper Waives Various Regulations to Address Education Crisis
In response to the ongoing crisis in public education, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Monday, May 22. The declaration activates the state's Emergency Operations Plan and waives certain regulations to provide flexibility in addressing the challenges facing the education system.
Governor Cooper made the announcement during a live-streamed YouTube event. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that "our children's future is at stake." The emergency declaration will allow the state to take immediate action to ensure that students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
Among the specific measures being taken under the emergency declaration are:
- Waiving certain statutory and regulatory requirements to allow for greater flexibility in hiring and staffing schools.
- Allocating additional funding to support struggling schools and provide additional support for students.
- Expanding access to early childhood education programs to help prepare students for success in kindergarten.
Governor Cooper emphasized that the emergency declaration is not a "quick fix" for the education system's challenges. However, it will provide the necessary resources and flexibility to begin addressing these issues and ensuring that all students in North Carolina have the opportunity to succeed.
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