Florida House Agrees To Scrap Mandatory Later School Start Times

The Florida House has agreed to allow local school districts more control over their bell schedules, effectively repealing a law that required later start times for middle and high schools. The bill, SB 296, gives districts the ability to study the potential effects and submit a report detailing why the shift would not work for them. The change comes after concerns about logistical issues and costs, particularly in rural and urban districts.

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