Kamala Harris Proposes 10 Hour School Days
Keely Sharp
November 6, 2019
Senator Kamala Harris has a new proposal: ten hour school days. This would put children in school longer, and give them less time at home with their families.
The Hill reports that the Harris’ Family Friendly Schools Act is designed to create a “pilot program to give schools funds to stay open during the entire workday throughout the school year, as well as to invest over $1 billion to boost summer learning programs.â€
Harris believes her proposal will help parents who have a working schedule as well as children. “My mother raised my sister and me while working demanding, long hours,†she said, “So, I know firsthand that, for many working parents, juggling between school schedules and work schedules is a common cause of stress and financial hardship. But, this does not have to be the case.â€
The 2020 presidential candidate added, “My bill provides an innovative solution that will help reduce the burden of childcare on working families. It is time we modernize the school schedule to better meet the needs of our students and their families.â€
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