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This bill eliminates existing restrictions on school calendar start and end dates for local school boards in North Carolina. Currently, schools are required to start no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and end no later than the Friday closest to June 11, with limited waiver provisions for making up school days due to severe weather or emergencies. The proposed legislation removes these specific date constraints, giving local boards of education more flexibility in determining their school year calendar. The bill allows local boards to set their own opening and closing dates, with the only remaining requirement being that they must revise the closing date if necessary to meet minimum instructional day or time requirements. This change would apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, providing local school districts greater autonomy in scheduling their academic calendars to best suit their specific community needs and circumstances.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S103