HB411 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Education, school calendar, local board of education to specify length of summer break and establish its local school calendar

Summary

HB411 would affirm local boards of education's control over school calendars and set a defined window for summer break, requiring the last instructional day by May 31 and the first instructional day no earlier than the third Monday in August.

What This Bill Does

It clarifies that local boards can set calendars, the length of the school day, the number of instructional days, and designate holidays and breaks. Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, calendars must place the summer break so that the last required instructional day is no later than May 31 and the first required instructional day is no earlier than the third Monday in August. The act becomes law immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Local boards of education and district staff - their authority to design calendars is clarified and tied to the summer-break timing rules.
• Students and families - the length and timing of the summer break and the start of the school year are constrained by the May 31 and August date requirements.

Key Provisions

• Local boards of education have the authority to establish the school calendar, set the length of the school day, determine the number of instructional days, and designate holidays, breaks, and teacher work days.
• Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, the annual calendar must provide a summer break with the last required instructional day no later than May 31 and the first required instructional day no earlier than the third Monday in August.
• The act takes effect immediately following approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education