Some lawmakers want to change the law and allow schools to start the year before Labor Day
Area business leaders are speaking out against new legislation that would move up the first day of school.
The Bill would allow districts to start classes before Labor Day.
Opponents are worried the tourism industry would suffer a financial hit. Proponents of Bill say its tied into the Obama Administrations plan to give 400-million-dollars to five different states for education reform.
Lawmakers want to know what you think about the proposal and are asking for your input. Their contact information is below:
Speaker Andy Dillon (888) 737-3455 andydillion@house.mi.gov
Representative Tim Melton (888) 635-8664 timmelton@house.mi.gov
Representative Gary McDowell (888) 737-4279
Representative Joel Sheltrown (888) 347-8103
Representative Dan Scripps (888) 642-4101
Representative Darwin Booher (877) 642-4102
Representative Kevin Elsenheimer (877) 536-4105
Representative Wayne Schmidt (800) 737-1046
