Encourages Illinois school districts to adopt later start times for middle and high schools to improve student health and safety.

The resolution highlights research showing that later school start times benefit adolescent health, academic performance, and safety. It encourages Illinois school districts to consider later start times, ideally no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for middle schools and high schools, aligning with biological sleep needs. The resolution also suggests that start times closer to 9:00 a.m. provide the most benefits. It emphasizes the importance of local flexibility in implementing these changes.

Encourages Illinois school districts to adopt later start times for middle and high schools to improve student health and safety.

The resolution highlights research showing that later school start times benefit adolescent health, academic performance, and safety. It encourages Illinois school districts to consider later start times, ideally no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for middle schools and high schools, aligning with biological sleep needs. The resolution also suggests that start times closer to 9:00 a.m. provide the most benefits. It emphasizes the importance of local flexibility in implementing these changes.