S.754

School Calendar Flexibility:A New Alternative

Chamber Passed·5/1/25

North Carolina S754 provides flexibility in school calendar dates for public schools.

North Carolina S754 allows local boards of education to set school calendar dates, with exceptions for modified calendars and year-round schools. The law sets a general opening date no earlier than August 26 and a closing date no later than June 11, but allows for flexibility in case of emergencies or additional instructional needs. It also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including withholding funds and potential legal action against noncompliant boards. The act is effective starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 39–7 · May 1, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
28
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

39 Yea

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7 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

May 5, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

May 1, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Sent To House