The bill amends Florida Statutes to remove specific requirements regarding the start times for middle and high schools. It deletes the duty of district school boards to adopt policies for these start times and eliminates the stipulation that instructional days for middle schools must begin no earlier than 8 a.m. and for high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for school boards to inform the community about the impacts of sleep deprivation on students and the benefits of later start times, as well as to discuss strategies for implementing these changes.

Furthermore, the bill amends the section concerning charter schools by deleting the requirement for certain charter schools to comply with the middle and high school start time regulations. This change signifies a shift in the legislative approach to school start times, allowing for more flexibility for school districts and charter schools in determining their schedules. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 343 Filed: 1001.42, 1002.33