Scientific Evidence Points to Later High School Start Times, Legislature Should Respond

Scientific Evidence Points to Later High School Start Times, Legislature Should Respond

Schools that have moved to later start times have documented increases in graduation rates, reductions in tardiness and missed school days; reductions in mental health complaints including depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide; reduction in impulsive behaviors including substance abuse; reduction in car accidents; reduction in sports injuries; and some evidence of improved test scores and academic performance.

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