Bill Summary for S 971 (2025-2026)

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Apr 30 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 971 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF A STATEWIDE YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Intro. by Burgin, Corbin.

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Requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to conduct study as title indicates, including analysis of the eleven specified matters relevant to the feasibility and potential outcomes of a statewide year-round school calendar. Requires DPI to report its findings and recommendations to the specified NCGA committee by February 1, 2027. Appropriates $50,000 for 2026-27 from the General Fund to DPI, to be used for costs associated with conducting the study and preparing the report. Effective July 1, 2026.