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Alaska school year could start in September under new proposal

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Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, introduced the bill and said the later start date would allow students to spend more time on subsistence activities and working in construction or tourism jobs.

Crowberries in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge are seen on Oct. 5, 2016. House Bill 178 is intended to allow Alaska families to spend more time engaged in subsistence activities, such as berry picking.

“Nothing that stops a district from starting their district later except inertia,” he said. “Instead of fitting the character and culture of Alaska, we have calendars that fit a small group of people.” Bjorkman said those differences would be taken into account with a waiver process for districts that would like to differ. He pointed to the tourism industry in Southeast Alaska that may provide summer jobs and travel opportunities for students as a reason to consider a later start date.

 

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