NC lawmakers push free college tuition to combat public safety worker shortage

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 1 day, 9 hours ago

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Children of North Carolina law enforcement officers, firefighters and experienced correctional officers could receive free community college tuition under a bill that passed the state House Education committee Wednesday.

Supporters said House Bill 1203 is intended to help recruit and retain public safety workers as agencies across the state struggle with staffing shortages. Department of Adult Correction officials have told lawmakers the state is operating with roughly half the correctional officers needed to …

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