Bill > H111

This bill provides increased flexibility for Chatham County Schools in setting their academic calendar and administering student assessments. Specifically, the bill modifies existing state law to allow schools in Chatham County to start the academic year earlier, changing the earliest start date from the Monday closest to August 26 to August 10. The bill also removes previous provisions that required the State Board of Education to find "good cause" for earlier start dates, such as extensive school closures due to severe weather. Additionally, the bill permits local school boards with fall semesters ending before December 31 to administer student assessments prior to the semester's conclusion, which provides more scheduling flexibility for academic testing. These changes will apply specifically to Chatham County Schools and will take effect with the 2025-2026 school year. The modifications aim to give local school administrators more autonomy in planning their academic calendars and assessment schedules while maintaining the overall structure of the school year.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H111