As Florida students celebrate the start of their summer vacations, some parents and caregivers might already have a countdown for the start of school set.
Get a pencil and paper, or make a note in your phone’s calendar; here’s a roundup of when Florida schools will resume in 2025.
When can school start in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year?
Florida law prohibits schools from starting any earlier than Aug. 10.
For the 2025-2026 school year, Aug. 10 falls on a Sunday. Florida school districts set their start dates, but the earliest school can start is Monday, Aug. 11.
When does school start in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year?
How many days are kids in school in Florida?
Florida law specifies that for a public kindergarten student to be considered a full-time student, he or she must receive a minimum of 720 net hours of instruction or four hours per day, based on 180 school days, according to the Florida Department of Education.
This article was updated to correct Pasco County’s start date.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: When does school start in Florida 2025? How much longer you have to enjoy summer
Reporting by Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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