This document outlines legislative funding priorities for the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) totaling over $417 million. Key areas of focus include: 1) Expanding early grade reading programs, teacher preparation/professional development, and compensation. 2) Increasing support for principal preparation, leadership development, and compensation. 3) Investing in students' social-emotional/mental health needs through initiatives like expanding school mental health services. 4) Other priorities include improving school accountability systems, supporting low-performing schools, strengthening career pathways, and increasing cybersecurity protections.