2026-27 School Year Start Dates Announced

Multiple school districts across the southern United States are announcing their official first day of school for the 2026-27 academic year, with most districts in regions like Baton Rouge, Nashville, Houston, and Austin beginning classes in late July through early August. These announcements help students and parents prepare for the upcoming school year and often coincide with back-to-school sales tax holidays.

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