Later Starts, Better Sleep, Stronger Grades | Los Angeles News

California’s later school start times are paying off: students are sleeping more, mental health is improving, and test scores in math and English are rising. Since Senate Bill 328 took effect two years ago, middle schools now begin no earlier than 8 AM and high schools at 8:30 AM, boosting sleep by 13%—a key win for student well-being. While some parents face commute and schedule headaches, and teens still sometimes stay up late, the data shows real gains in morning rest and academic performance. Officials see this as a vital step against sleep deprivation, though they acknowledge it’s just one part of the solution—including managing screen time. Implementation challenges highlight the need for better support and communication across districts, but overall, the evidence strongly supports later starts as a smart, effective policy for student success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ae31f493029b670 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews