Remote Instruction for Excess Emergencies
Plain English Summary
This bill allows North Carolina public schools to use up to three additional days of remote instruction (or 15 hours) when they experience a second emergency after exhausting their initial remote instruction allowance. Schools must report to the State Board about any additional remote instruction days used and the emergency circumstances that required them. The bill appropriates $5,000 to the Department of Public Instruction for administrative costs.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill provides flexibility for schools facing multiple or prolonged emergencies beyond their control, such as severe weather or power failures. It allows districts to continue educating students without losing instructional time when unexpected crises occur, while maintaining accountability through required reporting to the state.
Arguments Against
Opponents may be concerned that allowing additional remote instruction days could reduce in-person learning quality, disadvantage students without reliable internet or home learning environments, or create inconsistent educational standards across districts. Some may question whether the $5,000 appropriation adequately covers administrative and enforcement costs associated with the new reporting requirements.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 81
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 75
Cosponsors (10)
Representative · District 77
Representative · District 64
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 19
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 65
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 57