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This bill establishes a state-level support system for public schools interested in implementing later school starting times, with two primary components. First, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will provide information and technical assistance to school districts exploring later start times, including summaries of studies about student health benefits and insights into implementation strategies related to transportation, extracurricular activities, and parent engagement. Second, the bill creates a grant program starting in the 2026-27 school year that will provide funding to school districts for either exploring or implementing later school starting times, with grant recipients eligible to receive implementation funds in subsequent award cycles. The legislation applies to traditional public schools, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools. Beginning in 2028, OSPI will submit annual reports to the legislature describing the program's actions, potentially including comparisons with other states and recommendations for future statutory changes. The bill emphasizes that these initiatives are subject to available appropriations, meaning actual implementation depends on funding.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1231&Year=2025&Initiative=false