Bill > H286

This bill provides specific flexibility to Vance County Schools in setting their school calendar by removing existing statewide restrictions on 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 good cause such as severe weather or emergency closures. The bill eliminates these mandated opening and closing date parameters, giving Vance County's local board of education complete discretion in determining their school year calendar. The legislation is specifically scoped to only apply to Vance County Schools and will become effective for the 2025-2026 school year. By removing the existing calendar constraints, the bill allows the local school board to tailor its academic calendar to local needs, potentially enabling more customized scheduling that better suits the community's educational and logistical requirements.

Education

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H286