A new law states that classes must not start before 8.30am, but critics say timetable decisions should be made by schoolsReturning to school after the summer holidays will be a little less painful this year for teenagers in California, who will at least have more time in bed than they are used to. Gavin Newsom, the state’s governor, has introduced the first US law mandating that high school classes cannot begin any earlier than 8.30am. The change follows years of campaigning by parents and experts who argue that America’s children are sleep-deprived and it is harming their mental health. SponsoredStudents who do not get enough rest struggle to perform academically, supporters of the new measure say, and are at greater risk of being involved in car accidents and suicide. Adolescents need extra time in bed in the morning because they stay up later at night

Source: The Times July 03, 2022 09:54 UTC