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NC H220

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Yarborough

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Person and Granville county school boards to set school opening dates no earlier than August 1 instead of the Monday closest to August 26.

  • Permits local school boards in these counties to align school opening and closing dates with community college calendars serving their areas.

  • Requires first semester examinations to be given before winter break.

  • Removes previous provisions allowing the State Board of Education to waive opening date requirements based on severe weather history.

  • Effective beginning with the 2015-2016 school year and applies only to Person and Granville county school administrative units.

Legislative Description

School Calendar Flexibility/Certain Counties

Last Action

Ref To Com On Education - K-12

3/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Education - K-123/12/2015

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