SchCalFlex/Chatham/Aug 10 and Assmnts.
SB 163 allows Chatham County Schools to set an earlier school start date (as early as August 19, instead of August 26) if they demonstrate "good cause" through documented emergency closures (8+ days over 4 of the last 10 years). It also permits the district to adjust assessment timing for final exams to align with a modified calendar ending the fall semester before December 31. The bill applies exclusively to Chatham County Schools and takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year. This changes specific calendar and assessment requirements for one district, not statewide policy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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The document underwent formatting and versioning updates rather than substantive policy changes. The bill's core provisions regarding Chatham County Schools' flexibility remain unchanged, but the document now includes proper edition numbering and updated filing information.
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Added edition identifier 'S163-v-1' and updated page footer from 'DRS45082-NH-30' to 'Senate Bill 163-First Edition'
Added 'February 26, 2025' date next to the Rules and Operations of the Senate referral information
Removed original filing date 'Feb 25, 2025' and simplified header formatting
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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