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MA H2038

Resolve authorizing a study of starting times and schedules


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine L. Gentile and others for an investigation by an educational task force of the effects of school day start times for middle school and secondary school students. Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes the creation of an educational task force to review the effects of school day start times for middle school and secondary school students. The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, the secretary of education, and representatives from relevant education associations. The task force will conduct a comprehensive study on the scientific findings related to adolescents' sleep needs and the impact of school start times on student health and academic performance. The task force will also identify the number of districts that have implemented later school start times and examine the academic performance of students in those districts. Based on their findings, the task force will provide recommendations, including any necessary legislation, to assist districts in implementing later school start times if beneficial to student learning. The task force is required to file a report with their findings and recommendations by July 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied S227 (on 04/11/2018)

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