House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Under current law, GS 115C-84.2(d) provides authority to local boards of education to determine the opening and closing dates for public schools under GS 115C-84.2(a)(1). However, the local boards must comply with specified parameters for the opening and closing dates of public schools as provided. Amends GS 115C-84.2(d) to make the opening and closing school dates in the current law (opening no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and closing no later than the Friday closest to June 11) applicable only to students attending Hyde County School located on Ocracoke Island. Sets the opening date for students who are dual enrolled in Hyde County Schools and an institution of higher education or for students attending Hyde County Schools that are not located on Ocracoke Island as no earlier than the Monday closest to August 10 and the closing date as no later than the Friday closest to June 11. Amends GS 115C-174.12 allowing assessments to be given before the conclusion of the fall semester if Hyde County has implemented a school calendar that concludes the fall semester prior to December 31. Applies beginning with the 2023-24 school year.
Makes conforming changes to the act's titles.
SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY. (NEW)
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO CERTAIN SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.Intro. by Tyson.
Bill History:
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 House: Filed
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 House: Filed
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 House: Placed On Cal For 03/15/2023
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 163 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 14 2023 - View Summary
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Bill H 163 (2023-2024)Summary date: Feb 21 2023 - View Summary
Under current law, GS 115C-84.2(d) provides authority to local boards of education to determine the opening and closing dates for public schools under GS 115C-84.2(a)(1). However, the local boards must comply with specified parameters for the opening and closing dates of public schools as provided. Amends GS 115C-84.2(d) to allow Craven County Schools to open as early as August 10 (currently, no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26), excluding year-round schools. Deletes the provisions of subsection (d) concerning waiver of the requirements upon a showing of good cause. Adds new language to GS 115C-174.12 allowing assessments to be given before the conclusion of the fall semester for local boards that have implemented a school calendar that concludes the fall semester prior to December 31. Applies beginning with the 2023-24 school year.
House committee substitute to the 1st edition changed the long title. Original title was AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.