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PA HR273
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jill Cooper
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AI Summary
- Urges Pennsylvania school districts to adopt later secondary school start times, noting that 98% of state secondary schools currently begin before the medically recommended 8:30 a.m.
- Cites CDC data showing 84% of Pennsylvania students are not getting adequate sleep, with adolescents requiring 8-10 hours per night for optimal health and academic performance
- References a 2017 RAND study projecting at least $1.2 billion boost to Pennsylvania's economy after five years of statewide implementation due to reduced car crashes and increased graduation rates
- Encourages school districts to collaborate with health professionals, educators, and parents to develop balanced schedules accommodating student needs and extracurricular activities
- Calls on the Department of Education and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to provide resources and conduct public education campaigns on adolescent sleep importance
Legislative Description
Urging school districts to adopt later secondary school start times.
Last Action
Referred to Education
6/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Education6/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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