In Minnesota, a proposed law by Dave Baker (R-Willmar) would enable school districts to adopt a four-day school week without state approval.

A proposed law in Minnesota would allow school districts to implement a four-day school week without needing approval from the state's Department of Education Commissioner. The bill, authored by Dave Baker (R-Willmar), would permit local school boards to make the decision without requiring state approval. Advocates of the four-day structure claim it has saved money, aided teacher recruitment and retention, and had no negative impact on test scores or graduation rates.