H155

SchCalFlex/Wilkes,Alexander/Open Cal

Introduced·2/18/25

Provides flexibility to Wilkes County Schools and Alexander County Schools in setting school calendar dates.

This bill allows Wilkes County Schools and Alexander County Schools to set their own opening and closing dates for the school year, with certain exceptions. It modifies the law to allow local boards to set an opening date no earlier than August 19 if good cause is shown, and a closing date no later than June 11. This flexibility applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

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Current
Education - K-12 Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Feb 21, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Feb 21, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Feb 18, 2025

House

Filed