What is the minimum number of instructional hours required in order to be considered a full-time educational program?

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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.

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A full time program provides the following number of instructional/student hours to the corresponding grade level:

Grade Hours K 720 1-3 810 4-8 900 9-12 970

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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