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This bill allows Gates County Schools to align their school calendar with the calendar of the College of the Albemarle, despite existing state regulations that typically restrict 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 schools facing severe weather or other emergency conditions. The new provision specifically permits local school boards to synchronize their academic calendars with community colleges located in their city or county, which in this case means Gates County Schools can match the College of the Albemarle's schedule. The bill will become effective immediately upon becoming law and will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year, providing flexibility for local educational institutions to coordinate their academic calendars more effectively.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H138