The Michigan House is softening a plan that would have allowed schools to start classes before Labor Day
LANSING (AP) -- The Michigan House is softening a plan that would have allowed schools to start classes before Labor Day.
The state's lowest-performing schools still would have the option of starting classes before Labor Day under revised legislation that soon could come up for a vote on the House floor.
But most schools would remain under a 2005 state law that prevents classes from beginning until early September.
House leaders made the switch in their legislation after the state's tourism industry lobbied to keep the post-Labor Day schedule. The later start gives families a chance to extend summer vacations and boost the tourism industry.
The House Education Committee will continue work Wednesday on legislation aimed at winning more federal cash for schools.
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