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HB 158 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

School Calendar Flexibility/Warren, Weldon, Halifax, Roanoke Rapids/Open Calendar.

HB 158 allows Warren County Schools, Weldon City Schools, Halifax County Schools, and Roanoke Rapids Graded School District to set an earlier school start date (as early as August 19) for the 2025-2026 school year, instead of the standard August 26 date. This flexibility applies only if the district demonstrates "good cause" by showing at least eight school closure days per year over the last decade due to weather, power failures, or emergencies. The bill amends state law to waive the standard opening date requirement for these specific districts while maintaining minimum instructional day requirements. It does not change closing dates or apply to other school districts in North Carolina.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Filed → Edition 1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill underwent minor formatting and administrative updates during its transition from filing to the first edition. The most significant change is the removal of the original House Bill number (DRH40118-NH-70) and replacement with the official bill number (H158-v-1). Additionally, the sponsor information was updated to direct readers to the General Assembly website for a complete list, and the referral information was added to specify the Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House committee.
TECHNICAL

Removed the original bill tracking number DRH40118-NH-70 and replaced it with the official bill number H158-v-1.

Added referral information specifying the bill was referred to the Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House committee on February 24, 2025.

Updated sponsor information to direct readers to the North Carolina General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors instead of listing them directly.

Added the bill number '1' in the header section as part of official formatting.

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Total actions
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Committee
1
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Filed
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0 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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