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Let's talk about the amount of time kids spend in school

Published: May 9, 2024, 3:06 p.m.

The state Public Education Department recently mandated public schools to operate for 180 days \u2013 that\u2019s a 5 day school week. Districts across the state are pushing back with a lawsuit citing lacking funding and transportation, especially in rural areas. Is the mandate overreaching, or, does it fulfill the state\u2019s obligation to students?