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Authorizing school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to apply to the department of education for authorization to maintain a year-round school calendar at an attendance center or school for students enrolled in grades nine through twelve
Sponsored by the House Education Committee, Rep. Heather Hora (R)
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: HF 120
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 20, 202591–1
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 31, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 9, 202547–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2025
- Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2025
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Schools and school districts can now ask the state for permission to use a year-round calendar for students in grades 9 through 12. Currently, this option is only available for students in prekindergarten through grade 8. To make this change, schools must submit their application to the department of education by November before the school year starts.1
Read the official explanation
This bill authorizes school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to apply to the department of education for authorization to maintain a year-round school calendar at an attendance center or school for students enrolled in grades through 12. Current law allows school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to apply to maintain a year-round calendar at an attendance center or school for students enrolled in prekindergarten through grade eight. Initial applications for a year-round school calendar must be submitted to the department of education not later than November of the preceding school year.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 12, 2025. On March 27, 2025 it recommended passage.
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