Senate Bill No. 66, introduced by Senator Mizell, mandates a five-day school week for public schools in Louisiana, with specific exceptions. The bill enacts R.S. 17:154.1(D), which stipulates that the minimum school week must consist of five consecutive days, excluding recognized legal holidays. However, this requirement does not apply to school districts that receive a performance score of A or B from the state Department of Education, nor to any local school systems that already operate on a four-day school week as of the bill's effective date.

The bill retains existing laws regarding the minimum school day and year, which require 360 minutes of instructional time and 177 days of instruction, respectively. It aims to standardize the school week while allowing flexibility for high-performing districts and those with established four-day schedules. The legislation will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.

Statutes affected:
SB66 Original: 17:1(A)(1)