A bill that would give Pennsylvania school districts greater flexibility to have shorter school weeks or longer days, as long as students meet an annual minimum of instructional time, is headed to the governor’s desk. It changes Pennsylvania law to allow schools to complete the school year in either a minimum of 180 days or 900 hours at the elementary level, and 990 hours at the secondary level. Currently, schools must do both. The legislation passed both chambers. Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to sign it.
