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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 115C. Elementary and Secondary Education § 115C-489.6. Administration; consultation; issuance of bonds

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) QZAB Program.--The State Board of Education is designated the State education agency responsible for administering the qualified zone academy bond program in North Carolina for the purposes of 26 U.S.C. § 54E. The State Board of Education shall perform all activities required to implement and carry out the qualified zone activity bond program in North Carolina. Those activities include:

(1) Defining those areas and schools that are eligible under federal law to participate in the qualified zone academy bond program in North Carolina.

(2) Designing an application process under which proposals may be solicited from qualified zone academies.

(3) Determining the eligibility of an applicant to be a participating qualified zone academy.

(4) Awarding the State's allocation of total funds among selected applicants and establishing conditions upon the usage of the allocation. These conditions must include:

a. Ensuring that the bond proceeds be (i) used only for purposes listed in 26 U.S.C. § 54E and (ii) prioritized so as to be used first in counties determined to have greater economic distress, as determined pursuant to G.S. 143B-437.08, and for schools where seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the school's students are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch under the federal lunch program. The State Board of Education shall establish an application process and require any information necessary to enable the Board to accomplish the prioritization and efficient use of the bond proceeds in accordance with this subdivision.

b. Conditions designed to assure that the allocation is used in a timely manner.

(5) Confirming that the terms of any qualified zone academy bonds issued in accordance with this program are consistent with the terms of the federal program.

(a1) Qualified School Construction Bond Program.--The State Board of Education is designated the State education agency responsible for administering the statewide allocation of authority to issue qualified school construction bonds under 26 U.S.C. § 54F. The State Board of Education shall perform all activities required to implement and carry out the statewide allocation for the qualified school construction bond program in North Carolina. Those activities include:

(1) Designing an application process under which proposals may be solicited from issuers wishing to issue qualified school construction bonds pursuant to the statewide allocation.

(2) Awarding the State's allocation of total funds among selected applicants and establishing conditions upon the usage of the allocation. These conditions may include:

a. Requiring that the bond proceeds be used for purposes permitted under 26 U.S.C. § 54F.

b. Conditions designed to assure that the allocation is used in a timely manner and that the allocations are made in accordance with the requirements of federal statutes, regulations, and rulings.

(3) Confirming that the terms of any qualified school construction bonds issued in accordance with this program are consistent with the terms of the federal program.

(4) Acting as the State entity designated to receive notice from any local school district that it will not utilize its local allocation so that the unused resource will become part of the statewide allocation. Local school districts receiving a local allocation are hereby directed to coordinate the use of such allocation with the State Board of Education so that any local allocation that will not be used by the local school district becomes eligible for use as part of the statewide allocation.

(b) Assistance.--The Department of Public Instruction shall provide the State Board of Education any support it requires in carrying out this section.

(c) Consultation.--In reviewing applications and awarding allocations, the State Board of Education shall consult with the Local Government Commission to determine whether a prospective issuer of qualified zone academy bonds or qualified school construction bonds is able to issue or incur marketable obligations.

(d) Issuance of Bonds.--Any qualified zone academy bonds or qualified school construction bonds may be issued pursuant to the applicable provisions of and in compliance with the Local Government Bond Act, Article 4 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, or pursuant to the applicable provisions of and in compliance with G.S. 160A-20, to the extent authorized by G.S. 153A-158.1. As provided in G.S. 159-123(b), qualified zone academy bonds or qualified school construction bonds to be issued pursuant to the Local Government Bond Act may be sold by the Local Government Commission at private sale.

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