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NJ A3816
NJ A3816Requires certain public schools that receive State aid to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 A.M.
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Introduced
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
In Committee
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that, in order to receive any State aid pursuant to the "School Funding Reform Act of 2008" or any other law, a school district, charter school, renaissance school project, county vocational school district, or county special services school district that includes grades 9 through 12 will be required to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 AM.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain public schools in New Jersey that receive State aid to begin regular instruction for high school students no earlier than 8:30 AM. The bill cites research showing that adolescents require more sleep and that later school start times can have health and academic benefits. The requirement will apply to school districts, charter schools, county vocational schools, and county special services schools that include grades 9 through 12, and it will take effect starting with the 2024-2025 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 05/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3816 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3816_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3816_I1.PDF |
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