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NJ S2012
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vin Gopal
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AI Summary
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Public schools receiving State aid must begin regular instruction for high school students (grades 9-12) no earlier than 8:30 AM local time
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Applies to school districts, charter schools, renaissance school projects, county vocational school districts, and county special services school districts
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Schools that fail to comply would be ineligible to receive State aid under the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 or any other law
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Exemptions exist for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
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Takes effect for the 2024-2025 school year, citing research that adolescents need 8-10 hours of sleep and that early start times contribute to insufficient rest
Legislative Description
Requires certain public schools that receive State aid to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 AM.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024