New Jersey A3867 mandates that public schools receiving state aid start high school instruction no earlier than 8:30 A.M.

New Jersey A3867 requires public schools, charter schools, and other educational institutions that receive state aid to start regular high school instruction no earlier than 8:30 A.M. This law aims to address the biological needs of adolescents, who require more sleep and tend to become tired later at night. The legislation cites health risks associated with insufficient sleep, including poor academic performance and increased likelihood of substance abuse.

New Jersey A3867 mandates that public schools receiving state aid start high school instruction no earlier than 8:30 A.M.

New Jersey A3867 requires public schools, charter schools, and other educational institutions that receive state aid to start regular high school instruction no earlier than 8:30 A.M. This law aims to address the biological needs of adolescents, who require more sleep and tend to become tired later at night. The legislation cites health risks associated with insufficient sleep, including poor academic performance and increased likelihood of substance abuse.