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AL SB274
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Beasley
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AI Summary
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Establishes August 22 as the earliest date that public elementary and secondary schools under the State Board of Education may begin academic instruction each year, effective with the 2011-2012 school year.
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Allows schools to begin instruction on the Monday immediately following August 22 if August 22 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Sets the Friday immediately before Memorial Day as the latest day of academic instruction for the school year, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.
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Applies only to schools under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Public elementary and secondary schools, start date of academic year, specified, School Start and End Date Act
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education
3/24/2011