Count Dates and Deadlines

2026-2027 Count Days 

Fall Count Day - October 7, 2026

Spring (Supplemental) Count Day  - February 10, 2027

2026-2027 Alternate Count Days

For early childhood special education, part time kindergarten, shared time instructional programs, and block schedules for which some courses are not scheduled to meet on count day, the immediate following day on which the program or course is in session shall be the count day for that program or course.

For districts not in session on the fall or spring count day due to conditions not within the control of school authorities, an Alternate Count Day Waiver must be filed with the MDE. With the approval of the State Superintendent, the immediate following day on which district is in session shall be the alternate count day. For details on submitting an Alternate County Day Waiver, contact Leslie Shamel, Pupil Accounting Auditor.