Adjusts school calendar for Lincoln County and Iredell-Statesville Schools to require a two-week winter break and set opening and closing dates.

This bill mandates a two-week winter break for Lincoln County and Iredell-Statesville Schools. It sets the opening date for students no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and the closing date no later than the Friday closest to June 11. The State Board of Education may allow an earlier opening date if good cause is shown, such as severe weather conditions. The local board may revise the closing date to meet minimum instructional day requirements. The act takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.

Adjusts school calendar for Lincoln County and Iredell-Statesville Schools to require a two-week winter break and set opening and closing dates.

This bill mandates a two-week winter break for Lincoln County and Iredell-Statesville Schools. It sets the opening date for students no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and the closing date no later than the Friday closest to June 11. The State Board of Education may allow an earlier opening date if good cause is shown, such as severe weather conditions. The local board may revise the closing date to meet minimum instructional day requirements. The act takes effect with the 2025-2026 school year.