Public Middle, High, and Charter Schools - Start Time for Instruction

Summary

Beginning in the 2028‑2029 school year, public middle schools must start classes no earlier than 8 a.m. and public high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m., unless the State Board of Education grants a waiver for a compelling reason. County education boards and public charter schools must conduct a public information campaign in the 2027‑2028 school year to educate families about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and the benefits of later start times. The bill also retains existing requirements for school days, hours, and holidays.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 5, 2026

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Ways and Means
3. Oct 30, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Miller · sponsor

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