Under current law, GS 115C-84.2(d) sets the parameters within which local boards of education must determine the opening and closing dates of public schools under subdivision (a)(1) of this statute. Amends GS 115C-84.2(d) to provide the specified local boards of education with additional flexibility in adopting their school calendars. Requires a student to be given an excused absence and the opportunity to make up tests or missed work for days on which a student is absent from school before September 1 due to a family vacation.
Applies only to Caswell County Schools, Elkin City Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, Rockingham County Schools, Surry County Schools, and Stokes County Schools. Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.
SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEX./CERTAIN SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO CERTAIN LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.Intro. by K. Hall, Stevens, Bert Jones.
Status: Ref To Com On Education - K-12 (House Action) (Feb 20 2017)
Bill History:
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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 House: Filed
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Mon, 20 Feb 2017 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 20 Feb 2017 House: Ref To Com On Education - K-12
H 121
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Bill H 121 (2017-2018)Summary date: Feb 15 2017 - View Summary
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