Modifies provisions governing the minimum school term

HB 1417 modifies the rules governing the minimum length of the school term for public schools, directly affecting school districts and students. The bill establishes a specific requirement of 1,044 hours of actual pupil attendance for all students, while setting a minimum of 169 school days for districts in counties with charter governments or cities with over 30,000 residents, unless they adopt a four-day school week. These attendance and day requirements apply to school years starting in 2025-26, whereas the 2019-20 through 2024-25 school years only require the 1,044 hours without a mandated number of days. Additionally, the legislation defines various terms related to school operations and authorizes the commissioner of education to temporarily reduce required hours or days in cases of facility damage or severe weather for up to two years.