Expert Advice

A number of national organizations have published position papers calling for adolescents to start school no earlier than 8:30 AM. Key position papers include:

• American Academy of Pediatrics (2014)
• American Psychological Association (2014)
• American Medical Association (2016)
• National Association of School Nurses & Society of Pediatric Nurses (2016)
• Society of Behavioral Medicine (2017)
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2017)

StartSchoolLater.net maintains a list of organizations that have published positions in support of starting school later and prioritizing healthy sleep for students.

Wechsler, A. N. (2018, May). Logistical thinking behind starting school later. School Administrator, pp. 23-29.