STATE SAYS DISTRICTS SHOULD CONSIDER EXTENDED 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

  

The Texas Education Agency has laid out some options for the state’s school districts that choose to change their schedule for the upcoming school year.

Those include moving to a year-long school year, adding 30 days to the end of the school year, or giving longer breaks throughout the school year to help students catch up.

The recommendation comes amid growing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials maintain that the top concern should be the safety of all students, teachers, and staff.