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"The tourist industries in the state are quite diverse, and there would be increased economic activity that would be pulled back into the school system," said Mr. Franchot, a Democrat. "The study we did showed a direct increase in economic activity when vacations were being taken after August, and our report did not even include the indirect economic benefits."
Starting school later could generate an extra $7.7 million for Maryland's coffers →
"I believe that it would improve the quality of life of parents and families with young children, and I think it's a mistake, a well-intentioned one, to start school earlier because kids benefit from having a full summer," Mr. Franchot said.
Starting school later could generate an extra $7.7 million for Maryland's coffers →
