(Festus) The Jefferson R-7 School Board of Education recently approved its school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.

Jefferson schools Superintendent Clint Johnston says with new state laws, the district will actually start the school year later than previous years.

According to Johnston, the way how the district plans the time classes are in session has changed as well.

The board approved the school calendar during their monthly meeting on January 15th.

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