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4 1 The Board and legislators discussed the differences in charter and traditional public 2 schools. 3 4 Chair Bedford reviewed the third item on the Board's list of priority legislative issues: 5 6 Racial Equity in Criminal Justice — Support continued consideration and implementation, 7 where practicable, of the recommendations of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in 8 Criminal Justice (TREC), including: 9 • Legislation to legalize the possession and use of marijuana and permit licensed 10 businesses to engage in retail sales to adults, as this decriminalization will in turn 11 broaden the agricultural economy and jobs as well as enhance revenue for governments 12 with taxes, licenses, and other associated revenues that can be utilized to address 13 opioid and other drug-related problems and other needs; 14 Policing reforms to address use of force, community oversight and law enforcement 15 training on crisis intervention; 16 • Funding at the county level to expand access to diversion and restorative justice 17 programs; 18 • The reduction of fines, fees and costs in criminal court, noting that such fines, fees and 19 costs disproportionately impact people of color and people of low income. 20 21 Senator Meyer said although not related to this list, he expects a House Bill on 22 compliance of local Sheriffs with ICE to be motioned in the short session. 23 24 Chair Bedford reviewed the fourth item on the Board's list of priority legislative issues: 25 26 Concealed Weapons in Parks and Red Flag Law— Support legislation authorizing counties to 27 regulate the carrying of concealed weapons on county-owned playgrounds and in county-owned 28 parklands, and allowing courts to prevent access to firearms for individuals who show signs of 29 being a danger to themselves or to others. Mental illness, escalating threats, substance abuse 30 and domestic violence are among the circumstances in which a judge should have the authority 31 to order weapon restrictions or surrender. 32 33 Chair Bedford reviewed the fifth and sixth items on the Board's list of priority legislative 34 issues: 35 36 Full Funding of the Leandro Remedial Action Plan — Support equity and racial justice by fully 37 funding the Leandro Remedial Action Plan, which details additional comprehensive, targeted 38 education funding over the next eight years, predominantly to low-wealth and minority 39 communities, in order for the State to come into compliance with its constitutional obligation to 40 provide every student a sound basic education. 41 42 Senator Meyer said there will be a ruling by the court by June. 43 44 Priority School Issues — Support legislation to address the following issues related to schools: 45 • Provide local school systems with calendar flexibility; 46 • Provide full funding for State allotments including Average Daily Membership (ADM) 47 growth and infrastructure/capital, and support legislation to provide for an overall 48 increase in funding based on ADM outside of the current formula system; 49 • Provide a periodic accounting process for State per pupil funds so that funds and pro- 50 rated funds follow students to their respective schools, as opposed to the current