The Senate has tentatively voted to reopen schools, despite pushback from Democrats to block full in-person learning for older students.
Republicans passed Senate Bill 37 on its second reading, 29-16, to give K-12 students the option to return to the classroom at least part-time. Students with special needs could choose full-time in-person learning. The Senate next meets Monday, Feb. 8.
Democratic lawmakers voted against giving older students the chance to return to full in-person instruction, repeating that they supported “safe” reopening under public health guidance.
School reopening has dominated this legislative session. Hundreds of frustrated parents protested in front of the governor’s mansion Monday. Gov. Roy Cooper announced his support for reopening a day later, urging schools to reopen but refusing to mandate reopening with an executive order or legislation.
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Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take part in this event on Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom
Elon students will engage in a conversation with newly elected members of the North Carolina General Assembly – Senator Amy Galey and Representative Ricky Hurtado.
Galey is the former chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners and a former staff attorney for the Defender Corporation of Charleston County in South Carolina. Hurtado is an instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and co-executive director of LatinxEd. The discussion will be facilitated by Elon Votes! and Voting Ambassador student leaders.