Bill > H30

This bill provides additional flexibility for Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Stokes, and Davidson County school districts in setting their academic calendars, specifically by changing two key provisions: First, it allows schools to start the academic year earlier, moving the earliest possible start date from the Monday closest to August 26 to August 11, and removes previous language about requiring "good cause" for early start dates. Second, the bill modifies rules about when standardized assessments and final exams can be administered, permitting local school boards that conclude their fall semester before December 31 to administer assessments prior to the semester's end. These changes will apply specifically to the named school districts and will take effect with the 2025-2026 school year, giving school administrators more discretion in scheduling and test administration while maintaining overall instructional time requirements.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H30