State Rep. Phil Rubin has submitted a bill to the North Carolina House that would implement a restructured salary framework for teachers and modify voucher funding, as reported by the North Carolina State House.
Labeled as HB 1178 and filed on April 30 during the 2025 regular session, the bill is listed under the short title: ‘The NC Teacher Pay Competitiveness Act.’
Below is a summary based on the official bill text. Some interpretation is included for clarification.
The proposal outlines a new teacher pay schedule set to begin in the 2026-27 school year. It ensures yearly increases through at least the 2032-33 period, first using fixed percentage raises and later referencing a federal cost index. The plan creates a Teacher Salary Reserve, with scheduled General Fund allotments starting at $825.1 million for 2026-27 and increasing annually. Additional pay for teachers and designated school staff is defined and funded by a formula meant to prioritize lower-wealth counties, prohibiting state funds from replacing local supplements. The legislation also makes income and enrollment eligibility for Opportunity Scholarships more restrictive, restructures award levels by income, and reduces both current and future appropriations for vouchers. The provisions for teacher compensation are set to take effect July 1, 2026.
Among the four bill sponsors, Lindsey Prather introduced the highest number of bills (48) during the 2025 regular session.
North Carolina legislation moves through a series of legislative steps before becoming law. Lawmakers begin by filing a bill, after which it is referred to a committee. The bill must pass three readings in each chamber. If either chamber amends the bill after approval by the other, both must reconcile the differences. Once both chambers agree, it proceeds to the governor, who has either 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature.
Find more about current legislation and related measures here.
Rubin holds a JD from Duke University School of Law.
Rubin, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the 40th House district, succeeding Joe John.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Rubin, Frances Jackson, PhD, Lindsey Prather, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 1178 | 04/30/2026 | The NC Teacher Pay Competitiveness Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Beth Helfrich, Brandon Lofton, and Vernetta Alston | HB 1150 | 04/30/2026 | NC Constitutional Rights Act/Funds. |
| Phil Rubin, Amanda P. Cook, Beth Helfrich, and Jordan Lopez | HB 1155 | 04/30/2026 | The People’s Right to Amend Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Carolyn G. Logan, James Roberson, and Laura Budd | HB 1164 | 04/30/2026 | NSF for Taxes Penalty Modification. |
| Phil Rubin, Becky Carney, Eric Ager, and Maria Cervania | HB 1179 | 04/30/2026 | Senior Property Tax Relief Modernization Act. |
| Phil Rubin and Maria Cervania | HB 1181 | 04/30/2026 | Property Tax Modifications. |
| Phil Rubin, Cynthia Ball, Rodney D. Pierce, and Tracy Clark | HB 1184 | 04/30/2026 | Voucher School Transparency Act. |
| Phil Rubin, A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., Allen Chesser, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 1186 | 04/30/2026 | Equipping Law Enf. for Better Drug Detection. |
| Phil Rubin, Laura Budd, and Ya Liu | HB 1206 | 04/30/2026 | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act/Funds. |
| Phil Rubin, Amanda P. Cook, Eric Ager, and Pricey Harrison | HB 1128 | 04/29/2026 | Arbor Week Reform. |
| Phil Rubin, Amanda P. Cook, Maria Cervania, and Pricey Harrison | HB 1129 | 04/29/2026 | Balcony Solar. |
| Phil Rubin, Beth Helfrich, Carolyn G. Logan, and Robert T. Reives, II | HB 1080 | 04/28/2026 | Public Safety Reinvestment Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Carolyn G. Logan, Renée A. Price, and Zack Hawkins | HB 1054 | 04/27/2026 | Gov’t Employee Raises & Retiree COLA. |
| Phil Rubin, Julia Greenfield, Laura Budd, and Marcia Morey | HB 1060 | 04/27/2026 | AG Investigations/Certain ICE & CBP Incidents. |
| Phil Rubin, Bryan Cohn, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 1046 | 04/23/2026 | NC Economic Progress and Well-Being. |
| Phil Rubin, Beth Helfrich, Brian Turner, and Sarah Crawford | HB 952 | 04/10/2025 | Comprehensive Capital for Childcare Expansion. |
| Phil Rubin, Deb Butler, Julia Greenfield, and Pricey Harrison | HB 867 | 04/09/2025 | Poultry Waste Management. |
| Phil Rubin and Allen Chesser | HB 868 | 04/09/2025 | Due Process in LEO Field Drug Testing. |
| Phil Rubin, Donna McDowell White, Donny Lambeth, and Maria Cervania | HB 802 | 04/07/2025 | Nicotine & Vaping Prevention in Schools. |
| Phil Rubin, Cynthia Ball, Julie von Haefen, and Lindsey Prather | HB 815 | 04/07/2025 | Voucher School Accountability Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Cecil Brockman, Cynthia Ball, and Lindsey Prather | HB 816 | 04/07/2025 | Voucher School Transparency Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Abe Jones, Julia Greenfield, and Renée A. Price | HB 784 | 04/03/2025 | Prohibit Assault Weapons. |
| Phil Rubin, Allen Buansi, Bryan Cohn, and Shelly Willingham | HB 788 | 04/03/2025 | Fix Our Democracy. |
| Phil Rubin, Allison A. Dahle, Amber M. Baker, and Cynthia Ball | HB 691 | 04/02/2025 | Voter Protection and Reliance Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Eric Ager, Jordan Lopez, and Terry M. Brown Jr. | HB 711 | 04/02/2025 | Recovery Support Via Revenue Stabilization. |
| Phil Rubin, Abe Jones, Beth Helfrich, and Tracy Clark | HB 643 | 04/01/2025 | Clarify Firearm Storage Law. |
| Phil Rubin, Brian Turner, Sarah Crawford, and Vernetta Alston | HB 668 | 04/01/2025 | NC Working Families Economic Relief Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Allen Buansi, Allison A. Dahle, and Amber M. Baker | HB 580 | 03/31/2025 | SBOE Legislative Changes.-AB |
| Phil Rubin, Jordan Lopez, Marcia Morey, and Tracy Clark | HB 583 | 03/31/2025 | Law Enforcement/Destroy Certain Firearms. |
| Phil Rubin, Brandon Lofton, Cynthia Ball, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 608 | 03/31/2025 | Protect Health and Gov’t Personnel Info. |
| Phil Rubin, Jordan Lopez, Pricey Harrison, and Tracy Clark | HB 545 | 03/26/2025 | Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms. |
| Phil Rubin, Bryan Cohn, James Roberson, and Kanika Brown | HB 548 | 03/26/2025 | NC Economic Progress and Well-Being. |
| Phil Rubin, Jordan Lopez, Pricey Harrison, and Tracy Clark | HB 350 | 03/10/2025 | Report Lost/Stolen Firearm Within 24 Hours. |
| Phil Rubin, Matthew Winslow, Mike Schietzelt, and Robert T. Reives, II | HB 360 | 03/10/2025 | Homeowner Protection Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Deb Butler, Jordan Lopez, and Mary Belk | HB 174 | 02/21/2025 | Marriage Equality Act. |
| Phil Rubin, Deb Butler, Jordan Lopez, and Mary Belk | HB 175 | 02/21/2025 | Const. Amend./Marriage Equality. |
| Phil Rubin, Abe Jones, Marcia Morey, and Tim Longest | HB 129 | 02/13/2025 | Judge Joe John Nonpartisan Jud. Elections Act. |
