Indiana sets standards for 4-day school week waivers

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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KEY POINTS

  • Only one Indiana school currently uses a four-day week
  • State lawmakers passed guidance for others to follow
  • About 850 school districts operate on a four-day schedule nationwide

Indiana K-12 schools must meet new standards before seeking approval to implement a four-day school week.

The model, once favored by rural schools due to a shortage of bus drivers, is spreading nationwide to urban and suburban …

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