A strong system of public schools is foundational to the well-being of our communities and our state overall, and these tax amendments are a direct threat to that well-being. North Carolina currently ranks at the bottom nationally in spending for public schools. We see the impacts in classrooms across the state every day, as many schools struggle to recruit and retain excellent educators, school buildings are in dire need of repair, and teachers are paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for basic classroom supplies. Our children deserve better, and we can make the choice now to do better for them – but the amendments would constrain our ability to meet their needs now and in the future. We stand beside our students, educators, and communities and encourage you to join us in voting against.

“North Carolina families are working to transform our public schools into places where every child has what they need to thrive. These amendments could make that work harder. The tax proposals would limit the state’s and local communities’ ability to raise revenue for schools, while the photo ID proposal would add another barrier to participation in decisions that shape our children’s futures. Families have fought too hard for both fully-funded schools and a voice in our democracy. No matter what happens in November, we will keep organizing alongside parents, students, and educators for the schools our communities deserve.”

Raleigh politicians want to write tax breaks for billionaires and corporations into our constitution, and make our kids pay for it. These amendments would drain billions from our schools and gut the county budgets that keep counselors, bus drivers, and classrooms running. Our public schools sit 50th in the nation in funding effort. We cannot afford these dangerous amendments.

Durham Public Schools passed a resolution opposing two tax amendments on the ballot this fall that could mean billions in cuts to our schools and public services!

The Guilford County District 8 Commissioner and Chairman Skip Alston said county services could see negative impacts if the cap was lowered. He said the limit would not allow the county to generate the money needed for services, including Emergency Medical Services and fire stations. He said funding is critical to provide the necessary services to the county's growing population.

At the April 13, 2026 meeting of the Chatham County Board of Education, the Board passed two resolutions related to school funding and legislative advocacy. These items reflect ongoing concerns about the stability of school funding, the importance of local decision-making, and the need to support students and educators across our district.

Our board voted to align with the Wake County PTA Council on three items on the Nov. 3 ballot: we support the Wake County school bond and oppose the two constitutional tax amendments. …

Both would create new constitutional restrictions on state or local taxing authority, reducing flexibility to fund schools as needs change.

MHS PTSA believes that decisions affecting the funding of public education and other local services should preserve sufficient flexibility for state and local governments to respond to changing needs and circumstances. Therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Millbrook High School PTSA OPPOSES both taxation-related amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot.

Our PTA board has voted to support ✅ the Wake County Bond and strongly oppose ❌ the two tax amendments on the ballot this election cycle!

❌ These amendments may sound like tax cuts, but they will hurt our public schools & public services by limiting Wake County’s ability to raise revenue to adequately fund our school!

Whereas, the State Income Tax Rate Cap amendment will restrict state government revenue capacity; and

Whereas, the Property Tax Levy Limit will restrict local government revenue capacity; therefore be it

Resolved, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy PTSA opposes the two aforementioned amendments

Why is this an emergency? Because North Carolina is dead last in the country for public education funding. Because there are looming cuts coming to our beloved BCS. Because public education is on the ballot this November. Because we all need to understand what the constitutional amendments on the ballot in November could mean for our students, educators, and the future of our public schools. Because we don’t have to sit idly by and watch this happen. We have the power to celebrate and defend them at the polls.

The Constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall are a scam meant to make voters think they are voting for a tax break when what they are really voting for is fewer and worse public goods and less ability of their local government to respond to the community's needs. At GCAE, we know that local taxes are the best taxes because we live and work with our local elected officials and have a lot of power to let them know exactly what we need from local funds. Taking power away from local governments and consolidating it at the state level is ONLY good for the people at the very top of the power structure -- not everyday working people, not our schools, and not our students.

Resolved, Moore Square Magnet Middle PTSA opposes the two aforementioned amendments; be it further

Resolved, Moore Square Magnet Middle PTSA shall endeavor to educate the Moore Square community on the harm of these amendments; be it further

Resolved, Moore Square Magnet Middle  PTSA shall coordinate with like-minded organizations to advocate against these amendments including joining in public sign-on letters or statements.

Resolved, Enloe PTSA opposes the two aforementioned amendments; be it further

Resolved, Enloe PTSA shall endeavor to educate the Enloe community on the harm of these amendments; be it further

Resolved, Enloe PTSA shall coordinate with like-minded organizations to advocate against these amendments including joining in public sign-on letters or statements.