This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying potential changes to school start times. The committee will consist of five members: three appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and two appointed by the President of the Senate. Members will receive mileage compensation for their duties. The committee's responsibilities include surveying existing and proposed legislation from other states regarding school start times and reviewing evidence-based studies to determine optimal start times for elementary, middle, and high school students.
The committee will elect a chairperson from among its members and is required to hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's passage. A quorum will consist of four members. The committee is mandated to report its findings to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Governor by November 1, 2025. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.