JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
The days of school beginning in early August will soon be over.
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, the academic year will begin on or after the third Monday in August.
The law takes effect July 1 of this year. It does not apply to the Mississippi School for the Blind and the Mississippi School for the Deaf.
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