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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
AI Summary
This bill provides Gaston County Schools with increased flexibility 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 provisions for waivers under specific "good cause" conditions related to weather or emergency closures. The proposed bill eliminates these specific date restrictions entirely for Gaston County Schools, allowing the local school board to independently determine the most appropriate opening and closing dates for their school year. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will first apply to the 2025-2026 school year, giving the Gaston County Schools board more autonomy in structuring their academic calendar to best meet local educational needs and preferences.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Donnie Loftis (R)*,
John Torbett (R)*,
Mary Belk (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H292 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H292v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H292v0.pdf |
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