This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying potential changes to school start times. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and two members from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President. Members will receive mileage compensation at the legislative rate 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 be established with four members present. The committee is mandated to report its findings to the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, and the Governor by November 1, 2025. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage. No specific deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.