North Carolina Bill Grants School Calendar Flexibility and Early Exam Administration to Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Stokes, and Davidson County Schools

Original title: SchCalFlex/WS-F,Stokes,Davdsn/Aug11 & Assmnts.

Last action · February 24, 2025: Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Donny Lambeth and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Local school boards in Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Stokes, and Davidson counties are permitted to set student school opening dates no earlier than the Monday closest to August 11, and to administer semester exams prior to December 31 starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Why it matters

Changes the statutory scheduling boundaries for public schools in three specific counties, allowing classes to start earlier in August and fall semester exams to take place before winter break.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Stokes, and Davidson County Schools

Local school boards gain the authority to set earlier school opening dates and administer semester exams prior to December 31.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which school districts are affected by this bill?

The bill applies only to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Stokes County Schools, and Davidson County Schools.

When can schools in these districts open for the school year?

Schools may set an opening date for students no earlier than the Monday closest to August 11.

How does the bill affect semester exams?

A local board of education that concludes its fall semester prior to December 31 is permitted to administer assessments prior to the conclusion of that semester.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

7 actions

Feb 24, 2025House
Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Feb 24, 2025House
Withdrawn From Com
Feb 4, 2025House
Re-ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Feb 4, 2025House
Withdrawn From Com
Feb 4, 2025House
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Feb 4, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading

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Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
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