Bill Summary for H 855 (2017-2018)

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Apr 13 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 855 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 11, 2017
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY IN MAY.
Intro. by Pierce.

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Enacts new GS 103-15 annually designating the first Tuesday of the first full week in May as Teacher Appreciation Day.

Amends GS 115C-12 to add to the State Board of Education's powers and duties the duty to develop recommended programs that enable students, parents, guardians, and administrators to show teacher appreciation. Also encourages all schools to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day.

Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.