It’s unclear whether or not Harris has considered that spending ten hours per day in school might backfire or prompt negative reactions from students. Critics of the Family Friendly Schools Act have also pointed out the impact which ten-hour school days would have on teachers.
Still, Harris has not backed down from this legislation. The Family Friendly Schools Act also calls for $5 million worth of five-year grants for elementary schools.
Finally, Harris is not the only Democrat who supports ten-hour school days for children. Co-sponsors of the controversial proposal include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bennet, Jeff Merkley, and Sherrod Brown.
A Look at Kamala Harris’ 2020 Campaign
Right now, Harris’ campaign isn’t doing very well. Her aforementioned proposal is already facing notably negative coverage in the press. This comes as the 2020 Democrat has laid off various staffers from her campaign.
At this time, the Harris campaign is working on gaining ground in time for the Iowa caucus. Throughout her time as a candidate, Kamala Harris has consistently trailed behind her in-party rivals. It’s unclear whether or not she believed proposing ten-hour school days would serve as politically advantageous.
