GRAND HAVEN, Mich. –- Politicians in Lansing are once again talking about amending the rules when it comes to the start of the school year.
Last week, Republican Sen. Marty Knollenberg of Troy introduced Senate Bill 271, which would no longer require school districts to ask the state for permission if they want to open before Labor Day.
Currently, districts have to petition the state for the waivers if they want to start before the holiday. If passed, the new law would allow districts to start earlier without a waiver.
Pre-Labor Day classes would be limited to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, creating four-day weekends for students and staff.
The tourism industry says a longer summer break from school has added millions to tourism’s bottom line in Michigan. But schools have long complained the later start has resulted in academic loss.
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