Bill > H205

This bill provides increased flexibility for Cabarrus County Schools in setting their academic calendar by removing existing statewide restrictions on school opening and closing dates. Currently, North Carolina law mandates that public schools can only open no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and close no later than the Friday closest to June 11, with limited exceptions for waiver by the State Board of Education. The bill eliminates these specific date constraints for Cabarrus County Schools, giving the local board of education more autonomy in determining their school year start and end dates. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, allowing the county's school system to potentially adjust their calendar to better suit local needs, such as addressing weather-related closures or aligning with specific educational programming. By applying only to Cabarrus County, the bill creates a targeted exception to the standard statewide school calendar regulations, providing localized calendar flexibility while maintaining the general framework for other school districts in North Carolina.

Education

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H205