NC H257

Changes the school opening date requirement from no earlier than Monday closest to August 26 to no earlier than Monday closest to August 11 for Caswell County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, and Orange County Schools.

Allows local boards in these three school systems to implement calendars that conclude the fall semester prior to December 31 and administer assessments before the end of that semester, rather than requiring assessments in the final 10 instructional days of the school year.

Removes the need for State Board of Education approval to waive opening date requirements for these specific school systems.

Applies only to Caswell County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, and Orange County Schools, effective beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.