Texas Rep Proposes Later School Start | Denver News

Texas lawmakers are pushing to delay the start of school until September and end it by early June under a new bill called the “Save Our Summer Act,” aimed at shielding students and teachers from extreme August heat. State Rep. Jared Patterson argues the change would ease strain on air conditioning systems, protect public health, and even help stabilize the power grid — while also benefiting the economy. But education experts warn that shifting the calendar could disrupt instructional time, worsen learning loss for vulnerable students, and complicate food security during longer breaks. Though Patterson’s similar proposal failed before, he’s hoping this year’s record-breaking heat will spark renewed interest in his bold plan to return to a more traditional, cooler school schedule. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d65e9e991f1d6ca