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NC H445
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Reives
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AI Summary
- Allows Chatham County Schools Board of Education to align school calendars with the calendar of a community college serving the county, notwithstanding standard opening and closing date requirements
- Establishes standard opening date no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and closing date no later than the Friday closest to June 11, except for year-round schools
- Permits State Board of Education to waive early opening date requirements on a showing of "good cause," allowing opening as early as the Monday closest to August 19
- Defines "good cause" as schools in the county 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
- Applies only to Chatham County Schools and is effective beginning with the 2021-2022 school year
Legislative Description
School Calendar Flexibility/Chatham County
Boards
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/12/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/12/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/22/2021
Local Government4/13/2021
Education - K-123/31/2021
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