Modifies provisions governing school days using alternative methods of instruction

HB 1270 changes how schools handle missed days due to weather, emergencies, or closures. It replaces the previous requirement to make up entire school days with an hour-based system (requiring 36 hours of makeup for the first closure period, then half hours for additional days). School districts can use approved remote learning plans for up to 36 hours per year during emergencies (like pandemics or severe weather), but must submit detailed plans to the education department covering instruction, communication, and student support. The law directly affects all public school districts in the state, requiring them to track hours instead of days and follow specific guidelines for approved alternative instruction.