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House floor erupts over 4-day school-week bill; multiple amendments and exemptions offered
Summary
A Senate bill to make a five-day instructional week the standard prompted extensive debate. Lawmakers traded concerns about childcare, student nutrition and charter autonomy; multiple parish exemptions were added and a charter-related amendment failed.
The House spent a large portion of its floor session debating Senate Bill 82, a measure from Senator Mizell that would restore a five-day instructional week as the statewide standard while grandfathering districts that already operate four-day schedules.
Proponents argued the bill protects instructional time and helps maintain consistency for families and workforce needs. Representative Carver, speaking in favor, said the bill "reestablishes the expectation of a 5 day…
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