SB 626 – Allows local school boards to adopt a year-round educational program

• Sponsor: LeVota
• LR Number: 4887S.01I
• Committee: Education
• Last Action: 1/23/2014 - Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
• Journal Page: S141
• Effective Date: August 28, 2014

Current Bill Summary

SB 626 - This act allows a school district to adopt a year-round educational program by a majority vote of the school board. A school district that adopts a year-round educational program must meet the minimum number of school days required and have no vacation, including summer, last more than four weeks. School districts with a year-round educational program must meet all other educational requirements.

This act is identical to SB 359 (2013) and a provision contained in SB 815 (2010).

MICHAEL RUFF