House leaders have decided not to consider House Bill 258 before adjourning for the summer recess. Sponsored by Representative Robert Godshall, the measure would require public school districts to begin classes after the Labor Day holiday. Currently, approximately 85% of the 501 public school districts start classes after the Labor Day.

On June 25, the House Tourism & Recreational Development Committee approved House Bill 258 by a vote of 25-4. Supporters of bill tried to convince the House leadership to schedule a vote on the bill.

House Bill 258 is a legislative priority for PTLA. The House is expected to consider the bill in the fall. Background information on this issue can be found in a June 27th Infoblast article.