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IN HB1623
Bill
Status
1/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Baird
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AI Summary
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Establishes uniform school calendar dates effective beginning the 2016-2017 school year, requiring public schools to start no earlier than the fourth Monday in August and end no later than June 10
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Applies only to collective bargaining agreements and governing body contracts effective after June 30, 2016, and does not apply to nonpublic schools
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Allows exceptions for year-round schools with breaks not exceeding 6 weeks, schools with balanced quarter calendars, and schools coordinating calendars with postsecondary institutions or large employers to start before the fourth Monday in August or end after June 10 following at least two public hearings and a majority governing body vote
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Permits any other school to extend its end date after June 10 following at least two public hearings and a majority governing body vote
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Takes effect July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
School start and end dates. Prohibits public schools from beginning student instructional days for the school year before the fourth Monday in August and from ending student instructional days after June 10 of the following year, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. Provides that a governing body may establish a beginning date before the fourth Monday in August or an end date for a school year that is later than June 10 for year-round schools, schools with balanced calendars, schools that coordinate calendars with a postsecondary educational institution, and schools that coordinate calendars with a large employer in the school
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education
1/22/2015