Bill > H88

This bill provides Wilson County Schools with greater flexibility in setting their academic calendar by removing existing statewide 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 waiver based on severe weather or emergency situations. The proposed legislation eliminates these specific date constraints for Wilson County Schools, allowing the local school board to independently determine the start and end dates of the school year. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will first apply to the 2025-2026 school year. By granting this local autonomy, the bill aims to enable Wilson County Schools to create a more customized academic calendar that may better suit the specific needs and circumstances of their school district.

Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H88