North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 R · 6 D cosponsors

HB 51 — School Calendar Flexibility/Multiple Counties.

Last action — Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

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This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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What changed in the latest version

12 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 51 now includes additional sponsors, which broadens the support for the bill among representatives. This change indicates that more lawmakers are backing the proposal, which could lead to a stronger chance of the bill passing. Additionally, the bill has been streamlined in its formatting, making it clearer and easier to read. This clarity may help inform discussions and decisions about the bill among legislators and the public.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 51 Short Title:
51 Feb 6, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40033-NH-18 Short Title:
Representative N.
Representatives N.
Jackson.
Jackson, Biggs, Stevens, and Loftis (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOPROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITYTO MULTIPLELOCALBOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 7, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOPROVIDE ADDITIONALFLEXIBILITY TO MULTIPLE LOCALBOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Ona showing ofgood cause, theState Boardof Education maywaivethe requirement that the opening date for students be no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and may allow the local board of education to set an opening date no earlier than the Monday closest to August 19, to the extent that school calendars are able to provide sufficient days to accommodate anticipated makeup days due to school closings.
Ona showing of good cause, theState Boardof Educationmaywaivethe requirement that the opening date for students be no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 and may allow the local board of education to set an opening date no earlier than the Monday closest to August 19, to the extent that school calendars are able to provide sufficient days to accommodate anticipated makeup days due to school closings.
A local board of education that has implemented a school calendar that concludes the fall semester prior to December 31 may administer assessments prior to the conclusion of that semester." *DRH40033-NH-18* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 3.
A local board of education that has implemented a school calendar that concludes the fall semester prior to December 31 may administer assessments prior to the conclusion of that semester." *H51-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 SECTION 3.
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Action History

  1. Serial Referral To Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Stricken

  2. Withdrawn From Com

  3. Re-ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  4. Passed 1st Reading

  5. Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  6. Filed

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3 sponsors · 34 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (34)

Not signed on (142)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 51?
HB 51 is sponsored by Jake Johnson (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Eric Ager (Democratic), Autry, Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Bradford, Mark Brody (Republican), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican), Hardister, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Lucas, Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Joseph Pike (Republican), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Reeder, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), Larry C. Strickland (Republican), John A. Torbett (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), David Willis (Republican), Matthew Winslow (Republican), Mike Clampitt (Republican), and Sarah Stevens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 51?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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