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NC H62
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Terence Everitt
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AI Summary
- Allows local boards of education to determine opening and closing dates for public schools, except for year-round schools
- Establishes that school opening dates shall be no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and closing dates no later than the Friday closest to June 11
- Permits the State Board of Education to waive the August 26 requirement and allow opening dates as early as the Monday closest to August 19 if "good cause" is shown
- Defines "good cause" as schools in a county being closed at least 8 days per year during any 4 of the last 10 years due to severe weather, energy shortages, power failures, or other emergencies
- Takes effect when signed into law and applies beginning with the 2023-2024 school year
Legislative Description
An Act to Do School Calendars Better
Boards; Calendar; Education; Education Boards; Education
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/8/2023
Committee Referrals
Education - K-122/8/2023
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