Rep. Paula Brown

Maddy summaryHB 2812 establishes new definitions and requirements for the minimum school term in public schools, directly affecting school districts and students. The bill mandates a minimum of 1,044 hours of actual pupil attendance over a twelve-month period, while allowing districts to choose between a five-day or four-day week with adjusted day counts. It also defines specific terms like "school term" and "graduation rate" to standardize how school performance and duration are measured. Additionally, the legislation permits the state education commissioner to temporarily reduce required hours or days due to facility damage or severe weather, provided the reduction does not last longer than two years.