4 Day School Week Act

 

To give students an extra day off to rest as two days isn’t enough.

 

Kids need an extra day off of school because as it is we spend the first day of our weekend (Saturday) recharging and we

don’t want to do anything until the last day of our weekend. (Sunday) With this Bill it will give kids an extra day to

enjoy, spend time with family, and help focus on mental health such as anxiety and help reduce stress. According to

Verywell Mind 77% of parents who gave their kids an extra day off of school say it positively impacted their mental

health.

 

“Students” — Kids in middle school to high school or grades 5th to 12th

“Recharging” — sleeping and doing what it takes to feel more energised, resting

“Mental Health” — a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.

“Family Time” — spending time and having fun with your family

 

 

This bill will not require any extra state funding if passed. Schools will still operate for the same total length of

the school year (for example, from September 2nd to June 5th). With an extra day off each week, school days would be

extended by about 2 hours to make up for the time missed on Fridays.

Teachers would be paid for the additional hour worked each day, keeping their total yearly pay and hours the same.

Overall, the change would balance out without creating new costs for the state, and schools may even save money on

transportation and building operations one day each week.

 

 

Any school district that refuses to give students a three-day weekend shall face a fine of $5,000 per week until all

students are given their well-deserved extra day off. The Minnesota Department of Education will ensure no student is

left behind — or left at school on Friday.

 

If passed this Bill will start being enforced at the beginning of the next upcoming (2026-2027) school year.