House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 115C-174.12 to require assessments and final exams to be given within the final five instructional days of the semester for semester courses, including fall semesters ending before December 31. (was, allowed assessments to be given before the conclusion of the fall semester for local boards in Kannapolis City Schools and Cabarrus County Schools that have implemented a school calendar that concludes the fall semester prior to December 31).