Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

Summary

The bill replaces the traditional 180‑day school year with a requirement that students receive at least 900 instructional hours. It sets a 200‑day employment term for teachers, creates three Educator Focus Days for instructional improvement, and allows up to 25 hours of alternative instruction when schools close. The changes aim to give districts more flexibility while protecting teacher preparation time and ensuring consistent instructional time.

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