N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162-26.5: Sheriff may provide school resource officers to schools.

(a) The sheriff may enter into an agreement to provide school resource officers who meet the requirements in G.S. 115C-105.58.

(b) If the sheriff enters into an agreement with a nonpublic school pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the nonpublic school must provide funds at least equal to the compensation, benefits, and related expenses of any school resource officer assigned to the school. (2024-1, s. 2.8A(h).)