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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MCPS currently has a bill going to the MD State Legislature asking if we can meet EITHER hours or days, but not both.  They are hoping it will be addressed this legislative session:

https://www.montgomerycountydelegation.com/leg26/mc14-26

It is important to contact your state legislators (using your address to determine who they are) to encourage them to pass this bill.  There is really no reason whatsoever that school systems should have to meet BOTH requirements.  [/quote]

Yea, no. I don't support this. Our kids need more time in schools, not less. This just gives MCPS more excuses. [/quote]

Maryland requires 90 more hours for Elementary and Middle schools and 180 more hours at High schools than Virginia. If that occurs in 170-175 days it's the same amount of time. This allows room for religious holidays in case many fall on weekdays like this year and increases the snow day buffer. [b]With that said they should make up days before June this year but the rule should change with the 26-27 year.[/b] Summer is getting too short! Summer 2026 for teachers is only June 19-August 16 (LESS THAN TWO MONTHS) and that is if school ends June 17 or 18. If it gets to June 22 it's even shorter! If the law is changed I suggest next school year start a week later and end at the same time as planned.[/quote]

Let me guess... you're a teacher? [/quote]

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