NC lawmakers, advocates push Leandro funding as 2026 legislative session opens in Raleigh

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 502

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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With courts no longer enforcing the Leandro plan, Rep. Julie von Haefen (D-Wake) on Tuesday renewed her long-running push to fund it in the legislature, as dozens of public school advocates rallied outside the North Carolina General Assembly.

This marks the seventh time von Haefen has filed the proposal, which has repeatedly failed to receive a committee hearing. “I’m tired of asking. I’m tired of filing these bills. I’m tired of standing at microphones …

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