School Standards Reform Bill (Law'd)

[afleitch]

Shortening the school year would put pressure on childcare provision and have a very...'unpredictable' effect on the economy. Besides, it is a detriment to our rural communities to simply assume they'd be happy with radical changes.

[afleitch]

Not shortening. Year-round schools like what is seen in many Los Angeles schools. It's provides a much better schedule for learning, as well as more sporadic breaks for vacations rather than one clump of heat. It works better for everyone.

That's what I was pressing; I had hoped the idea was to restructure the school year rather than cut holiday time. 

[afleitch]

Aye on the amendment

[afleitch]

I have no problem with the bill as it now stands.

[afleitch]

Aye