AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTHY SCHOOL START TIMES FOR CONNECTICUT STUDENTS.

This bill requires Connecticut public schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for students in grades six through twelve. It directly affects middle and high schools, students in those grades, and school districts across the state. The law mandates collaboration between the Departments of Education and Public Health with school boards to implement the new start times, provide resources, and address challenges like transportation logistics. The policy change aims to align school schedules with health recommendations for adolescent sleep patterns.