Maine LD1639 mandates public schools to provide at least 900 instructional hours annually, with waivers possible for extraordinary circumstances.

Maine LD1639 directs the Department of Education to ensure that each school within a school administrative unit provides at least 900 instructional hours per school year. The bill defines "instructional hours" as time during the school day when students are engaged in scheduled instruction or academic programs under supervision, excluding extracurricular activities and breaks. The Commissioner of Education can grant waivers for schools facing extraordinary circumstances, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies.

Maine LD1639 mandates public schools to provide at least 900 instructional hours annually, with waivers possible for extraordinary circumstances.

Maine LD1639 directs the Department of Education to ensure that each school within a school administrative unit provides at least 900 instructional hours per school year. The bill defines "instructional hours" as time during the school day when students are engaged in scheduled instruction or academic programs under supervision, excluding extracurricular activities and breaks. The Commissioner of Education can grant waivers for schools facing extraordinary circumstances, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies.