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What are chances of later start time for NJ high schools?
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If recently introduced bill becomes law it would go into effect for 2024 school year
High school students in NJ could soon get a little more sleep. Lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill that would move start times to no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Studies show the average teenager gets about six hours of sleep when they need at least eight. Doctors have warned about students' mental health deteriorating due to pandemic-related stresses, that’s only been worsened by a lack of sleep.
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What are chances of later start time for NJ high schools?
Clip: 3/31/2022 | 4m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
High school students in NJ could soon get a little more sleep. Lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill that would move start times to no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Studies show the average teenager gets about six hours of sleep when they need at least eight. Doctors have warned about students' mental health deteriorating due to pandemic-related stresses, that’s only been worsened by a lack of sleep.
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