Encourages Illinois public school districts to adopt later start times for middle and high schools to improve student health.
The resolution urges Illinois public school districts to assess factors like depression, anxiety, and substance use when considering school start times. It encourages districts to adopt later start times, ideally no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for middle schools and 9:00 a.m. for high schools, to better align with adolescent sleep needs and improve health outcomes. The resolution cites research supporting later start times and recommends districts consider these changes during transportation contract reviews.
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