Following the devastating August 11 storm that left over 300,000 residents without electricity across Northwest Indiana, numerous school districts are now pursuing state exemptions to compensate for instructional days lost due to infrastructure damage. The widespread power outages affected not only residential areas but also educational facilities, forcing schools to close temporarily. District administrators are working with state education officials to secure waivers that would allow them to fulfill academic requirements without extending the school calendar, addressing both logistical challenges and academic continuity concerns.

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