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NC H361

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Wray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Weldon City Schools local board of education to set school opening dates no earlier than the Monday closest to August 19 instead of August 26, upon showing of good cause
  • Defines "good cause" as schools in the district being closed eight days per year during any four of the last 10 years due to severe weather, energy shortages, power failures, or other emergencies
  • Requires school calendars to provide sufficient instructional days to accommodate anticipated makeup days from school closures
  • Applies only to Weldon City Schools and becomes effective with the 2019-2020 school year
  • Does not apply to schools already operating under modified calendars as of the 2003-2004 school year

Legislative Description

School Calendar Flexibility/Halifax

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Education - K-123/18/2019

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