North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 53 — School Calendar Modification.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 53, the lines defining "good cause" for school calendar adjustments have been kept the same, emphasizing the importance of past school closures due to severe weather and other emergencies. However, the overall structure of the document has been slightly modified for clarity and to ensure the rules apply consistently to various school calendars. These changes are significant because they help local school boards manage their academic years more flexibly in response to unforeseen disruptions, ensuring that students can receive their required instructional days despite challenges.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 53 Short Title:
53 Feb 7, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40030-MK-31A (01/07) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THEIR SCHOOL CALENDARS.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations February 8, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THEIR SCHOOL CALENDARS.
Except for year-round schools, the opening date for students shall be no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26, August 10, and the closing date for students shall be no later than the Friday closest to *DRH40030-MK-31A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 June 11.
Except for year-round schools, the opening date for students shall be no earlier than the Monday closest to *H53-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 August 26, August 10, and the closing date for students shall be no later than the Friday closest to June 11.
SECTION 8.
Page 2 House Bill 53-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 SECTION 8.
Page 2 DRH40030-MK-31A [v.3] (01/17)
House Bill 53-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 156 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (156)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 53?
HB 53 is sponsored by Wray, Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Rogers, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Presnell, Larry W. Potts (Republican), Donny Lambeth (Republican), Henson, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Goodman, Dobson, Jimmy Dixon (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Burr, Mary Belk (Democratic), S. Martin, Bert Jones, Destin Hall (Republican), Ford, Becky Carney (Democratic), Kyle Hall (Republican), Brenden H. Jones (Republican), and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 53?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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