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Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-02-24

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This bill gives Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Stokes, and Davidson County Schools more flexibility in setting school calendars by allowing them to start the school year as early as the Monday closest to August 11 (instead of August 26) and permits assessments to be given before the fall semester ends if schools use an early-closing fall calendar.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this flexibility allows schools to better accommodate their local needs, including making up snow days and adjusting schedules around community events or circumstances.
• •Starting school earlier could provide more instructional time before major holidays and allow schools to finish semesters at different times if beneficial to their students.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may be concerned that earlier school start dates could conflict with summer activities, family plans, and tourism in the region.
• •They might also worry that moving assessment deadlines could create inconsistencies in when students across the state take standardized tests, potentially complicating data comparison and educator planning.