Hawaii HB333 mandates public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

Hawaii HB333 aims to enhance students' academic performance by aligning school start times with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill requires all public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to ensure students get adequate sleep. The Department of Education must adjust state-provided school bus and school meal schedules accordingly. The board may grant waivers to schools under certain conditions, but charter schools are exempt from this requirement.

Hawaii HB333 mandates public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

Hawaii HB333 aims to enhance students' academic performance by aligning school start times with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill requires all public elementary, middle, and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to ensure students get adequate sleep. The Department of Education must adjust state-provided school bus and school meal schedules accordingly. The board may grant waivers to schools under certain conditions, but charter schools are exempt from this requirement.