Bill > S100

This bill modifies existing North Carolina education law to specifically allow Moore County Schools to align its academic calendar with Sandhills Community College's calendar, even if doing so would deviate from the standard state requirements for school opening and closing dates. Currently, North Carolina law stipulates that public schools must open no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and close no later than the Friday closest to June 11, with some limited waiver provisions for severe weather or emergency situations. The new provision creates an exception that permits local school boards to synchronize their calendars with community colleges in their city or county, regardless of the traditional date restrictions. This bill applies exclusively to Moore County Schools and will become effective for the 2025-2026 school year, potentially providing more flexibility in academic scheduling and potentially facilitating easier transitions for students taking concurrent high school and community college courses.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S100