A bill that would expand non-traditional instruction days for Kentucky school districts this year advanced Wednesday as the state feels the impacts of flooding and winter weather.
Also known as NTI days, they’re meant for remote learning when school districts close for health or safety reasons. School districts currently have ten NTI days they can use.
The bill would let schools add five extra days if they can’t reach the minimum required class time by the end of this school year.
Representative Timmy Truett, a Republican from Jackson County, introduced the bill. He says it’s a direct response to the disasters seen around the state.
“Some districts don't need this, but I know as of yesterday, over 40 districts had already used all 10 of their days. So when you've used all 10 of your days and then you're hit with a flood, what are you going to do?” Truett said.
He says those extra days would only be added if absolutely necessary.
The bill passed out of committee and is now on the House floor.
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