Requires school districts and public charter schools to implement a schedule for high schools that does not start regular instructional hours before 8:30 a.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative McLain,, Senator Frederick, Representative Chaichi,, Grayber,, Nguyen H,, Nosse,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-26 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Requires high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3).
Requires school districts and public charter schools to implement a schedule for high schools that does not start regular instructional hours before 8:30 a.m.
Directs the Department of Education to provide technical assistance and to award grants related to the implementation of the school starting time requirement.
Relating to: Relating to school starting times.
Current location: In House Committee