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This bill allows the Wake County school district to create a school calendar that aligns with the calendar of local community colleges, even if doing so would deviate from the standard state requirements for 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 some limited exceptions for good cause such as severe weather or emergency situations. The new provision specifically permits Wake County's school board to adjust its calendar to match the community college schedule, regardless of these typical date restrictions. The bill will become effective when signed into law and will first apply to the 2025-2026 school year. This flexibility could help coordinate schedules for students who might be taking concurrent community college courses or simplify planning for families and educational institutions in Wake County.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S156