S.971

Statewide Year-Round School Study

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S971 directs the Department of Public Instruction to study the feasibility of a statewide year-round school calendar.

North Carolina S971 mandates the Department of Public Instruction to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and potential outcomes of implementing a statewide year-round school calendar. The study will analyze various factors, including educational outcomes, summer learning loss, testing administration, dual enrollment in community college courses, travel and tourism participation, seasonal employment, extracurricular learning opportunities, scheduling for families and communities, implementation considerations, building utilization, and any other relevant areas.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 5

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

May 5

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading