Flexible Instructional Days (FIDS)

An accepted FID application is effective for three consecutive school years. For example, an application that was accepted for the 2023-24 SY, will be effective for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 SYs, terminating on 6/30/26. If this entity wished to continue using FIDs, the entity must apply during the 2026-27 SY application window which opens on 4/1/26 and closes 6/1/26.
Per the Statute, PDE cannot extend the deadline. If this entity did not reapply during the 2026-27 SY window, then the entity loses the program for the 2026-27 SY but could reapply in the future.
If you are uncertain as to the effective dates of your FID application, you can use this link to view a list of accepted programs: https://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/School%20Services/Pages/FIDAcceptedPrograms.aspx