Maryland SB103 mandates later start times for middle and high schools to combat sleep deprivation.

Maryland SB103 requires middle schools to start instruction no earlier than 8:00 AM and high schools no earlier than 8:30 AM beginning in the 2028-2029 school year. The bill also mandates a public information campaign to raise awareness about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation on students. It allows for waivers if there is a compelling reason, excluding lack of funding. The State Board of Education can grant waivers to schools for earlier start times under certain conditions.

Maryland SB103 mandates later start times for middle and high schools to combat sleep deprivation.

Maryland SB103 requires middle schools to start instruction no earlier than 8:00 AM and high schools no earlier than 8:30 AM beginning in the 2028-2029 school year. The bill also mandates a public information campaign to raise awareness about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation on students. It allows for waivers if there is a compelling reason, excluding lack of funding. The State Board of Education can grant waivers to schools for earlier start times under certain conditions.