A Resolution urging school districts to adopt later secondary school start times.
This resolution urges Pennsylvania school districts to consider later start times for secondary schools (high schools), citing studies showing teens need 8-10 hours of sleep but 98% of PA schools begin before 8:30 a.m. It references CDC and AAP research linking later start times to improved academic performance, reduced absenteeism, and better mental health outcomes. The bill encourages districts to collaborate with health professionals and educators to develop schedules that maintain educational activities while adopting later start times, and asks state agencies to provide resources and public education on adolescent sleep needs. As a non-binding resolution, it does not require policy changes but recommends action based on existing evidence.
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Jun 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jun 25, 2025
Last action Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rabb
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
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