The following tables will be updated as legislation affecting our priorities moves through the Congress or the NC Legislature.
See also
Principles, Priorities and background information
- AAUW North Carolina Public Policy Program: 2007-2009
- AAUW Public Policy Program: 2005-2007
Background information and updates
- AAUW position papers
- AAUW Action Alert (monthly) (for members – others may view a sample issue; join now)
- AAUW Washington Update (weekly)
- AAUW NC Public Policy News
Take Action
To support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity and diversity, AAUW NC advocates
| Issue | Bill #/Status | |
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| That every child in NC is entitled to an equal opportunity to receive a quality public education as stated in the Leandro court decision. | HB853 – committee | |
| Opposition to the use of public funds for nonpublic elementary and secondary education | ||
| Vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education | ||
| Increased support for, and access to, higher education for women and other disadvantaged populations |
To achieve economic self sufficiency for all women, AAUW NC advocates
| Issue | Bill #/Status | |
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| A pay equity study commission to look at disparities in male and female salaries of employees of the state of North Carolina. This study would be a step leading to pay equity in North Carolina | ||
| A NC Earned Income Tax Credit | HB51 – in committee SB7 – in committee |
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| Enrolling adults in community college and job training programs to connect them to occupations that pay a living wage, provide basic benefits, and offer a chance at upward mobility | ||
| Increase funding for the NC Housing Trust Fund to expand affordable housing for low-income families; many of whom are female-headed households. |
To guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society, AAUW NC advocates
| Issue | Bill #/Status | |
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| Vigorous protection of and full access to civil and constitutional rights | SB1253 – in committee SB1205 – in committee HB91/SB195– passed the House; in the Senate Judiciary I |
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| Freedom from violence and fear of violence in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities | SB991 – in committee SB1447/SB83 – in committee |
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| Increased access to affordable health care, including treatment of mental illness, and expansion of patients’ rights | HB901 – in committee HB1476 – filed |
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| Support for the Aging (birth to death) Study to be done by the NC Center for Public Policy Research and presented to the General Assembly | ||
| Equal access to Justice | SB1078/HB492 – in committee |