School calendar; opening of 2010-2011 school year in Planning Districts 5 and 12. (HB249)

Introduced By

Del. Don Merricks (R-Danville)

Progress

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Description

Opening of the 2010-2011 school year in Planning Districts 5 and 12.  Authorizes the school boards in Planning Districts 5 and 12, which includes Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Roanoke County, City of Covington, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Pittsylvania County, Martinsville City, Henry County, Franklin County, Patrick County, and Danville City, to set the opening of the 2010-2011 school year so that the first day students are required to attend school shall be one week prior to Labor Day.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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