New School Start Times Aim To Boost Student Well-being Eric Scott Published: August 27, 2025 Pleasantville School Superintendent Marilyn Martinez speaks before the school board approved later start times for all schools. (Screengrab/Youtube)

⏰ Pleasantville approves new school start times

⏰ Many parents are opposed

⏰ There is no statewide standard

There is no statewide standard in New Jersey mandating when the school day begins and ends.

With growing evidence that beginning the school day later can have profound benefits for students and staff members, legislation was proposed in 2023 (S2012/A3116) that would prohibit any school in New Jersey that receives state from beginning classes before 8:30 a.m.

Despite strong support from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy

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