Bill > H610

This bill directs the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to conduct a comprehensive study on implementing year-round schools across local school administrative units. Specifically, the study will examine the feasibility of requiring each school administrative unit to maintain at least one year-round school for each grade level from kindergarten through 12th grade. The study will investigate multiple aspects of year-round schooling, including administrative and operational costs, transportation challenges, potential barriers to implementation, and anticipated student enrollment. DPI is authorized to partner with a third-party organization to complete the research and will be required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by January 15, 2027. A year-round school typically operates on a modified calendar with shorter, more frequent breaks throughout the year, as opposed to the traditional long summer vacation. The bill aims to explore the potential benefits and challenges of expanding this educational model across North Carolina's school districts.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H610