Post by programwitch on Feb 20, 2019 10:23:30 GMT -6
Bill clears to force more school districts to return to five-day week - The Oklahoman
www.oklahoman.com/article/5623430?access=fa3e06a1b66d7b775fe620e468085cf0
www.oklahoman.com/article/5623430?access=fa3e06a1b66d7b775fe620e468085cf0
Two bills backed by Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat cleared a committee Tuesday, including one that would force more Oklahoma school districts to return to five-day school weeks.
The Senate Education Committee voted 11-6 for the bill by Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, which calls for all public schools to be in session for no less than 180 days. Currently, schools are to be in session for 1,080 hours.
According to the state Education Department, 92 of Oklahoma's more than 500 districts are currently operating on four-day school weeks. ...
The Senate Education Committee voted 11-6 for the bill by Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, which calls for all public schools to be in session for no less than 180 days. Currently, schools are to be in session for 1,080 hours.
According to the state Education Department, 92 of Oklahoma's more than 500 districts are currently operating on four-day school weeks. ...
