Later School Start Times Coming Soon?

Started by jaxlongtimer, April 03, 2023, 03:51:05 PM

jaxlongtimer

The first Republican backed bill regarding education I might actually support and agree with! 

Later starting times for schools.  I remember the misery of waking up for a 7:30 AM high school start.  Not fun at all!  Would have to take an afternoon nap when I got home.

QuoteFlorida House approves later start times for middle, high school classes

Middle and high school students across Florida are closer to enjoying more shut-eye during the school week.

The House approved a measure (HB 733) that would require all school districts in the state to set later start times by July 1, 2026.

If signed, the legislation would mandate districts to set start times for middle school classes at no earlier than 8 a.m. For high schools, the start time would be 8:30 a.m....

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2023/04/03/florida-legislature-school-start-times.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=ae&utm_content=JA&j=31050576&senddate=2023-04-03