Texas SB2928 amends the Education Code to modify the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

Texas SB2928 amends the Education Code to modify the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts. The bill allows districts to begin instruction on or after the first Monday in August at up to 20% of their campuses if certain conditions are met. Districts with a student enrollment of 190,000 or more can start instruction on or after the third Wednesday in August if designated as a district of innovation. The bill applies beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

Texas SB2928 amends the Education Code to modify the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

Texas SB2928 amends the Education Code to modify the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts. The bill allows districts to begin instruction on or after the first Monday in August at up to 20% of their campuses if certain conditions are met. Districts with a student enrollment of 190,000 or more can start instruction on or after the third Wednesday in August if designated as a district of innovation. The bill applies beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.