HI SB63

Requires all public elementary, middle, and high schools in Hawaii to begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m., beginning with an unspecified future school year.

Exempts charter schools from the 8:30 a.m. start time requirement.

Allows the State Board of Education to grant waivers to schools subject to this requirement, with policies and procedures to be adopted by the board.

Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided school bus and meal schedules to align with the new 8:30 a.m. class start time.

Cites American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations that early school start times negatively impact student sleep, attention, and academic performance.