An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for secondary school start times.

Summary

The legislation adds a School Safety and Security Grant Program and authorizes school entities to adopt policies that set secondary school start times no earlier than 8:30 a.m., provided they inform the community about sleep‑health impacts. Grants may be used to cover planning and implementation costs for the later start time, and the Department of Education will provide guidance. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

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