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A 2041

Relates to school session days

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 17 co-sponsors

Summary of Bill A 2041: Relating to School Session Days OverviewBill A 2041 seeks to modify the required number of school session days for public schools in the state. The primary

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Summary of Bill A 2041: Relating to School Session Days

Overview

Bill A 2041 seeks to modify the required number of school session days for public schools in the state. The primary purpose of the bill is to provide school districts with greater flexibility in setting their academic calendars while maintaining a minimum instructional time for students.

Key Provisions

  • Reduces the required number of school session days from 180 to 175 per academic year.
  • Allows school districts to apply for a waiver to further reduce the number of session days down to a minimum of 170 days, if they can demonstrate that they will still meet the state's minimum instructional time requirements.
  • Gives school districts the option to extend the length of each school day in order to meet the minimum annual instructional time, rather than adding additional session days.
  • Requires school districts to consult with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders when developing their academic calendars under the new flexibility.

Affected Parties

  • Public school students, who may see a slight reduction in the total number of school days but potentially longer school days.
  • Public school teachers and staff, who will have more input into the school calendar development process.
  • School districts, which will have greater autonomy to set their academic calendars to best meet the needs of their local communities.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the state legislature on January 14, 2025 and has been referred to the Education committee for initial consideration.
  • If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the changes to the school session day requirements would take effect starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • School districts would need to submit any requests for waivers to reduce session days below 175 days by March 1 of the preceding academic year.

Overall, Bill A 2041 aims to provide more flexibility for school districts in managing their academic calendars while still ensuring sufficient instructional time for students. The bill has been introduced in the context of several prior-session bills addressing similar school calendar issues.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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