The state House passed a bill today that would allow schools to start the second Monday in August rather than wait until Aug. 25.

The bill would roll back a 2004 law pushed by the tourism industry, teachers and some parents who were peeved about schools starting in early August. Opponents of the later school-start date have been fighting to change it ever since, reports Lynn Bonner.

The N.C. Association of Educators has switched sides, and now wants districts to be able to start school before August 25.

The 79-39 House vote sent the bill to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

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