Bill > H33

This bill allows Yadkin County Schools and Davie County Schools to align their school calendars with the calendars of local community colleges (specifically Surry County Community College or Davidson-Davie Community College), even if doing so would conflict with the standard state-mandated 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 some exceptions for schools with modified calendars or those granted waivers due to severe weather or emergency situations. The new provision specifically enables local school boards in Yadkin and Davie Counties to adjust their academic calendars to match the schedules of their local community colleges, providing more flexibility in academic planning. The bill will become effective when signed into law and will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year, giving school districts time to prepare for potential calendar adjustments.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H33