Many districts already start pre-Labor Day because they filed with the state for a waiver. But school administrators and local education boards say they shouldn’t have to ask permission. The law was enacted nearly two decades ago.
Democratic Representative Matt Koleszar is the bill sponsor. He also chairs the House Education Committee.
“School districts win because it will give them that flexibility but, most importantly, kids win because it will allow school districts to tailor schedules to best meet the needs of those kids.”
That would also leave more time at the end of the school year to schedule make-up days if they are needed instead of taking time from the front end of the summer break.
