Bill > H265

This bill allows Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to create a school calendar that aligns with the calendar of a local community college, despite existing state regulations that typically restrict school start and end 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 weather-related or emergency closures. The new provision specifically exempts Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools from these standard calendar restrictions, enabling them to synchronize their academic year with the schedule of a community college located in their city or county. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This flexibility could potentially help students who are simultaneously enrolled in high school and community college courses by creating more consistent scheduling between the two educational institutions.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H265