Bill Summary for S 201 (2017-2018)

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Bill: SCHOOL CALENDAR FLEXIBILITY/CERTAIN SYSTEMS.

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Mar 7 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 201 (Local) Filed Tuesday, March 7, 2017
AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO CERTAIN LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Intro. by Foushee.

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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 local boards of education for the Chatham County School and Orange County School systems with additional flexibility in adopting their school calendars. Allows all first semester examinations to be given before winter break, regardless of the opening date the local boards select for students.

Applies only to Chatham County Schools and Orange County Schools.

Applies beginning with the 2017-18 school year.