Florida Senate moves forward with bill to repeal later school start times

School districts have said they are struggling to comply because of issues such as needing to buy buses and find bus drivers

School districts have said they are struggling to comply because of issues such as needing to buy buses and find bus drivers

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After passing bill requiring later start times for Florida schools, lawmakers now want to repeal it

The requirements are slated to take effect in 2026, but as the deadline has neared, districts have said they are struggling to comply

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The later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire more bus drivers

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The start times will be required to take effect by July 2026, giving school districts three years to develop plans

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The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026

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The proposal would set start times for high schools and middle schools that would be in tune with teens’ natural rhythms