LABOR DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY: SUNSET - H.B. 4491: FLOOR ANALYSIS


House Bill 4491 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Representative Scott Shackleton

House Committee: Commerce

Senate Committee: Education


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Revised School Code to extend indefinitely a provision that prohibits public schools and public school academies from holding classes on the Friday before Labor Day. Currently, this applies only during the 2000-2001, 2001-2002, and 2002-2003 school years. The bill would delete the specific school years from the prohibition.


"Labor day" is defined as the first Monday in September.


MCL 380.1284b - Legislative Analyst: C. Layman


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


Date Completed: 10-31-01 - Fiscal Analyst: J. Carrasco



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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.