Bill > H27

This bill provides additional flexibility to Alamance-Burlington Schools in setting their academic calendar by removing existing state-level restrictions on school opening and closing dates. Currently, North Carolina law requires public schools to start no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and end no later than the Friday closest to June 11, with limited exceptions for schools facing severe weather or emergency conditions. The proposed legislation eliminates these specific calendar constraints for Alamance-Burlington Schools, allowing the local board of education more autonomy in determining their school year start and end dates. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to the 2025-2026 school year, specifically targeting the Alamance-Burlington school district. By granting this local control, the bill aims to enable the school district to create a calendar that better meets the unique needs of their community and students.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H27