North Carolina S470 aims to end block scheduling in public schools by limiting class periods to 50 minutes.
North Carolina S470 seeks to end block scheduling in public schools by mandating that each local board of education adopt a school calendar with class periods not exceeding 50 minutes. The bill also requires local boards to report on school start and release times, ensuring they align with the new scheduling requirements. This act will take effect when it becomes law and apply starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
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