LeMunyon Continues Support for Earlier School Start

Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67th District) wrote an opinion piece June 12 for the Virginian-Pilot his support for legislation that would allow schools to start earlier in the year.

Currently, Virginia law prohibits schools from starting before Labor Day without a waiver.

In the column, LeMunyon, who represents parts of Oakton, argues getting rid of the "Kings Dominion" law is a "matter of principle."

"In a state that prides itself on limited government and individual liberty, the authoritarian nature of the King's Dominion law is out of place," LeMunyon wrote.

He also addresses much of the instructional time allotted at the end of the year is wasted on students who have finished with standardized tests.

"Students deserve as much instructional time as possible before standardized tests are taken so they are equipped with the knowledge to perform well," he wrote. "This is especially true for high school students taking advanced placement tests, as they compete with students from across the country for college acceptance. Students taking these tests in states that start school in August have an advantage over Virginians."

For the full opinion, click here.