Why a Kansas House representative wants to extend the school year by 40%

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Most Kansas public school students attend classes for about 1,100 hours each school year, but a bill in the Kansas House would drastically increase that by about 40%.

While Kansas law allows local school boards to pick between 186 school days or 1,116 hours per year, most school districts opt for the latter, since it provides for greater flexibility in the face of inclement weather.

Read more on The Topeka Capital-Journal.

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