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Support for Working Families: Extended School Hours and Summer Programs.

This act aims to ease the burden on working parents by aligning elementary school hours with a typical workday. Participating schools will offer activities from 8 AM to 6 PM and remain open on non-instructional days, excluding federal holidays and emergencies. Additionally, the act provides support for summer programs to ensure childcare and educational activities for children during school breaks.
Key points
Elementary schools can receive grants to extend operating hours (8 AM to 6 PM) and offer after-school activities.
Participating schools will remain open on non-instructional days (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, professional development), offering free full-day enrichment activities for students.
Financial support for summer programs to provide childcare and educational activities for children during summer recess.
Teachers and school staff working additional hours will be compensated at no less than their regular rate.
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Additional Information
Family Friendly Schools Act
Print number: HR 5769
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Process start date: 2023-09-27