Changes provisions governing local school district procedures for setting school starting dates

This bill updates the rules for local school districts to determine their annual opening dates and required school days. It establishes a standard minimum of 174 school days or 1,044 hours of attendance, while allowing districts to choose an earlier start date only if they hold a public meeting and secure a majority vote from the school board. Additionally, the legislation requires districts to include specific make-up days or hours in their calendars to account for weather-related closures. If a district fails to follow these procedures, the state may withhold a portion of the district's funding for each day of non-compliance.