Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, presents House Bill 823 to colleagues on the House floor. The bill is titled “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future.” Cotham offered these comments on May 17, 2023. Video courtesy of ncleg.gov.
Rep. Tricia Cotham touts ‘Choose Your School, Choose Your Future’ legislation, House Bill 823
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