Florida Republican wants to undo law that would force high schools to start later

The proposal (SB 296), filed by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would undo changes that lawmakers passed in 2023.

The proposal (SB 296), filed by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would undo changes that lawmakers passed in 2023.

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to push back middle, high school start times

The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans.

“What we’re doing now (with earlier start times) is not what’s best for our kids, for the adolescents especially.”

To avoid any additional costs, districts could shift all start times later.

The full House is slated to take up its version of the bill (HB 733) on Thursday.