Most support stronger instruction on civics and the Constitution, plus making the educational system less political.
A July 29 vote was canceled after Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said they might withhold their votes.
The number of schools with shorter weeks has nearly doubled since 2023, but experts say large-scale evidence of cost-savings or improved performance is lacking.
Investigators ask for help with clues to solve the six-month-old mysterious disappearance of the 84-year-old.

Officers fired at the gunman, who died along with the kidnap victim. Investigators said the two had previously worked together at an investment company.
Unlike the NRA, which supports firearm safety and shooting sports, GOA focuses on political engagement.
Vietnam-based Rohto-Mentholatum is recalling several lots of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops of different strengths.
Since July 4 alone, prosecutors have charged 12 defendants in cases involving more than $90 million.
Recently filed documents provide a look at the prosecution’s bid to establish the suspect’s motive.
The agreement will be carried out in phases and the president said Gaza will eventually be run by a new Palestinian government.
The case will proceed, and the court will rule later on whether to block the mandate for many recipients to work or volunteer.
Former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights a day earlier under questioning from Sen. Rand Paul.
Nobel Prize physicist Geoffrey Hinton told state lawmakers that governments can require that developers install ‘good behavior’ in large language models.
One state reported arresting 190 suspected human traffickers during the soccer tournament.
Lawmakers said the bans would mitigate threats posed by China-made robots.
The policy will establish stricter oversight of certain life sciences research the government deems could pose significant risks to public health.
Ryder Williams has been hailed as a hero for saving a young life trapped in high surf in Santa Cruz.
