Florida school start times bill

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After passing bill requiring later start times for Florida schools, lawmakers now want to repeal it

Bill sponsor Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, said the 2023 law was “very well-intentioned.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 4, 2025March 26, 2025

Bill sponsor Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, said the 2023 law was “very well-intentioned.”

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Florida House approves bill that would push back school start times

The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026.

by News Service of Florida April 3, 2023May 19, 2024

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Bipartisan bill calls for later start times at Florida public schools

The proposal would prevent public middle schools from starting before 8 a.m. and public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 9, 2023September 17, 2024