Hawaii HB333 mandates public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. each day.
Hawaii HB333 aims to improve students' academic performance by aligning school start times with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation. The bill requires all public elementary, middle, and high schools to begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. This change is intended to ensure students get adequate sleep, reducing issues like irritability and fatigue that can affect their attention in class. The Department of Education must adjust state-provided school bus and meal schedules accordingly.
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