TITLE: Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day.

SUMMARY: Relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the first day of instruction in school districts that implement a flexible school day. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 25.0811, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d) to read as follows: (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a flexible school day program provided by a school district under Section 29.0822 may begin instruction for students for a school year before the fourth Monday in August. SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.