The legislation was introduced by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada-Flintridge), who said he will revisit the issue in January. I'm committed to this issue and I will continue to work to see it become law." Supporters had cited research from sources including the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine showing that later starting times for schools reduce the negative impacts of sleep deprivation. "School districts around the country that have moved teenage school start times later have seen measurable, positive results for student achievement and student public health," Portantino said after introducing SB 328. “Each individual school board should make that determination incorporating the local needs of their local communities,” Harper said.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 15, 2017 20:15 UTC