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Back-to-school heat sparks push to delay Texas school year start date
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points He has dubbed his proposal the "Save Our Summer Act". Jared Patterson suggests starting school after Labor Day, citing student safety concerns.
A state lawmaker is proposing to delay the start of the Texas school year due to August heat. State Rep. Jared Patterson suggests starting school after Labor Day, citing student safety concerns. He has dubbed his proposal the "Save Our Summer Act".
Patterson recently expressed his thoughts on Facebook, sparking discussion about the issue. A mother of a first grader has voiced support for the idea, citing concerns about her child playing in the heat during recess.
Further details about the proposal and reactions to it are available, including a full story with more information on the "Save Our Summer Act" and its potential impact.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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