Bill repealing public school calendar law passes in NC House

Bill repealing public school calendar law passes in NC House

House and Senate offer competing bills to change school calendar.

School calendar flexibility bill clears NC Senate

The North Carolina Senate on April 30 voted through a bill that would give local public school districts increased flexibility in setting their school calendars. The measure passed with a bipartisan 39-7 vote, with all Republicans supporting and a portion of Democrats against. No members of the Senate spoke against the bill. Under the current school calendar rules, districts must start the academic year on the Monday closest to Aug. 26 and compl…

NC House Bill Would Explore Open Enrollment For Public Schools

By David N Bass Carolina Journal The North Carolina House is moving forward with plans to study the feasibility and potential impact of open-enrollment policies in public schools. House Bill 981, titled “Local Schools Open Enrollment,” establishes a formal study committee to examine how allowing students to attend any public school within their home district […]