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Back-to-school heat sparks push to delay Texas school year start date
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Alexa Conroy , as published by KXXV
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He has dubbed his proposal the "Save Our Summer Act".
A state lawmaker is proposing to delay the start of the Texas school year due to August heat. State Rep. Jared Patterson has called for schools to start after Labor Day, citing student safety concerns.
He has dubbed his proposal the "Save Our Summer Act". Patterson recently expressed his thoughts on the matter on Facebook, sparking discussion about the issue. A mother of a first grader has voiced support for the idea, citing her son's experience with heat during playground time.
Further details about the proposal and reactions to it are available, including comments from those affected by the current school calendar.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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