TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers are one step closer to turning rules back to pushing school start times for middle and high school students.
The reversal bill passes unanimously through the Senate and if it is handed over by the house, local officials will determine the start time for the school.
Middle and high school students are one step closer to not starting school.
Two years ago, lawmakers passed a law that pushed back the start time for high school students, pointing to a study that said students needed more sleep.
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Some parents believe that later start times have the opposite effect.
“I think the kids are just awake later. So if they’re getting up later and getting less sleep, they’re not going to promote it,” said mother Norma Tutt.
Currently, school districts will need to reschedule by July next year, but that has already caused some scheduling issues with the complex bus system.
“We need an hour between the time of the bell and between the time of the bus to reach different parts of the county,” said Ryan Deliberevili, chairman of the Polk County Public Schools District Advisory Board.
The reversal bill comes after several counties have been concerned about the impact of starting times on children, and many parents have spoken out about concerns that they hope to make the decision local.
“I think Gov. DeSantis should leave it to each county. You know, you have broad laws, but you gave the county a choice whether they want to enforce it or not,” Tutt said.
From getting up late to affect sports, one parent said he would later fall into practice with his daughter.
“My daughter played golf. It’s a fall activity. It gets dark at 5/5:30. You know, if they’re graduating from school at 3:30, how long will they really have to practice?
If the bill is passed and the law is signed, it will come into effect in July this year.
