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FL S0296
Bill
AI Summary
- District school boards must set instructional day start times no earlier than 8:00 a.m. for middle schools and 8:30 a.m. for high schools by July 1, 2026
- A district school board is deemed in compliance with the start time requirements if it submits a report to the Department of Education by June 1, 2026, effectively creating an alternative to actually changing start times
- The required report must include current start times, documentation of strategies considered for later start times, financial impact analysis, and identified unintended consequences to the district, students, and community
- Charter schools must also comply with the start time requirements unless their governing board submits the same report to the Department of Education
- The act takes effect July 1, 2025, and requires districts to document public engagement efforts including board meetings, public hearings, and opportunities for parent input on start time strategies
Legislative Description
Middle School and High School Start Times
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-53
5/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy3/11/2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education3/5/2025
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