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NC H94
Bill
Status
2/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Alma Adams
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AI Summary
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Permits local boards of education to determine opening and closing dates for public schools, removing the previous August 25 opening date and June 10 closing date restrictions.
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Requires first semester examinations to be given before winter break.
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Removes the August 15 earliest opening date requirement, giving local boards greater flexibility in setting school calendars.
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Eliminates the State Board of Education's waiver authority for "good cause" and "educational purpose" exceptions that previously allowed calendar modifications.
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Effective beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.
Legislative Description
Local Flexibility Re: School Calendar
Last Action
Assigned To Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Business and Labor
3/10/2011