The Family Friendly Schools Act would change the traditional school day to align with the work hours of parents through a pilot program in low-income schools.
Joshua BoteSen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., a Democratic presidential candidate, proposed a bill that would extend school hours from at least 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“My mother raised my sister and me while working demanding, long hours,” Harris said in a statement. “So I know firsthand that for many working parents, juggling between school schedules and work schedules is a common cause of stress and financial hardship." It would prohibit schools from closing during staff development days, unless a comparable"enrichment activity" was provided free.
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