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April 10, 2017: Start Times Steering Committee Narrows Options
Start Times Steering Committee recommended options that have the least impact on families and the budget, while aligning with sleep and school start times research.
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Feb. 8, 2017: New Committee to Explore Options for Changing Start Times
SPPS has created a new Start Times Steering Committee to help determine the best path forward on changing school start times.
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Dec. 13, 2016: Board Votes to Direct Staff to Develop Start Times Plan
The Board voted to direct staff to develop a plan to change school start times, beginning with implementation in the 2018-19 school year.
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BENEFITS
The science behind teen sleep patterns shows benefits for a later school start time.
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CHALLENGES
Review some of the challenges for changing school start times.
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TRANSPORTATION
In order to change start times, school bus transportation schedules must also be adjusted.
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RESEARCH
Learn more about sleep research and studies regarding teenager sleep patterns.
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FAQs
Get answers to some of the most asked questions.
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BACKGROUND
Learn more about the school start times discussions that have happened since 2013.
