NC S1022

Allows local school administrative units and charter schools in 11 western North Carolina counties (Ashe, Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Transylvania, and Watauga) to meet the 1,000-hour instruction requirement in fewer than 180 days if necessary due to inclement weather during the 2009-2010 school year.

Teachers employed for 10-month terms are deemed to have worked 180 instructional days and shall be compensated for 180 days even if the school year operates on fewer than 180 days but meets the 1,000-hour requirement.

All other school employees shall be compensated as if they worked their regularly scheduled hours for 180 instructional days when the 1,000-hour minimum is met on fewer days.

Replaces the charter school requirement of at least 180 days of instruction per year with a requirement to provide instruction covering at least nine calendar months.

Applies only to the 2009-2010 school year and becomes effective upon enactment.