1

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 3.4%

Should there be a uniform start date, where all Indiana public schools, kindergarten through 12th grade, start on the same day? Or should each Indiana school start the year when it wants?

62%

All On Same Day

34%

Schools Should Decide

4%

Not Sure

2

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 3.5%

When should the school year begin? After Labor Day? During the last week of August? Around August 15? Or earlier in August?

54%

After Labor Day

24%

Last Week In Aug

13%

August 15

6%

Earlier

3%

Not Sure

3

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 3.3%

Do you prefer a longer summer vacation with traditional holiday breaks during the school year? Or a shorter summer vacation with more breaks during the school year?

69%

Long Summer / Traditional Holidays

25%

Short Summer / More Breaks

6%

Not Sure

4

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 3.5%

At present, do you think the school year currently ends too early? Too late? Or at just the right time?

17%

Too Early

24%

Too Late

54%

Just The Right Time

5%

Not Sure

5

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 2.9%

Which of these 4 statements is most true about the school calendar: One: I have never been asked for and never given input. Two: I have given input without being asked. Three: I have been asked for, but not given input. Four: I have been asked for input and given it.

78%

Never Asked For / Never Given

8%

Gave Without Being Asked

3%

Asked For / Never Given

8%

Asked For / Given

3%

Not Sure

6

  Asked of 800 Adults

  Margin of Sampling Error for this question = ± 3.5%

Indiana may pass a law that requires all public schools to begin the year on or after the fourth Monday in August. Would you support? Or would you oppose? ...this law?

54%

Support

33%

Oppose

13%

Not Sure

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