One Time Fits All – 6 Million Kids Get Another 30 Minutes of Shut-Eye While All of Public Education Goes A Little More to Sleep

California's recent law mandating that public high schools start no earlier than 8:30 aims to combat teen sleep deprivation. While supporters argue for improved student well-being, critics question the trade-offs, suggesting it limits community flexibility and ignores broader educational needs, as evidenced by the challenges faced by students in balancing school and extracurricular commitments.