A Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a proposal that would prevent middle schools from starting earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.
Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, filed the proposal (SB 1112) for consideration during the legislative session that will start March 7.
It comes amid a long-running debate about whether earlier start times contribute to sleep deprivation for teens.
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School districts would have to use the 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. start times by July 1, 2026.
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