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MA S360

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dylan Fernandes

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • High schools, including charter schools, would be prohibited from starting the school day earlier than 9:00 a.m.
  • Middle schools, including charter schools, would be prohibited from starting the school day earlier than 8:30 a.m.
  • Public schools that fail to comply would lose eligibility for state funding apportionments.
  • Implementation deadline is July 1, 2028, or when existing collective bargaining agreements operative on January 1, 2026 expire, whichever is later.
  • State reimbursement to local agencies and school districts would be required if the board determines the mandate creates costs.

Legislative Description

Relative to school start times for middle and high school students

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2792

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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