MA S2464

Bill

MA S2464

Authorizing a study of starting times and schedules

Introduced
07/26/2016

In Committee
07/28/2016

Crossed Over
07/26/2016

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - The committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing a study of starting times and schedules (Senate, No. 2221),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a resolve entitled “Resolve authorizing a study of starting times and schedules” (Senate, No. 2464).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force within the department of elementary and secondary education to study the impact of school day start times on middle and secondary school students. This task force, which will include representatives from various educational organizations, the National Sleep Foundation, parents, and school districts that have already adopted later start times, is charged with reviewing scientific research on adolescent sleep needs and how start times affect student health and academic performance, determining how many districts have implemented later start times and examining student performance in those districts, and identifying resources to help other districts adopt later start times if the study suggests it's beneficial. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and any legislative recommendations to the state senate and house of representatives by July 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

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No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (Senate)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2464

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2464	07/27/2016
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2464.pdf	07/27/2016

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