Massachusetts S360 sets minimum start times for middle and high school days to improve student health.
Massachusetts S360 mandates that high schools start no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will establish these times, ensuring they are fair and equitable. Public schools must adhere to these start times to qualify for state funding. The changes will take effect by July 1, 2028, or when the respective collective bargaining agreement expires, whichever is later.
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