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Pinellas school start time debate hinges on choice, bus rides

By Jeffrey S. Solochek,

17 hours ago

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1n5nE1_0vZrNYgb00 — The sun rises over Dunedin High School as some of the first parents and students arrive on the first day of school on Aug. 12. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

LARGO — Florida lawmakers gave school districts until 2026 to revamp their schedules so middle and high schools students can get more sleep before classes.

But changing start times to meet the state law won’t be as easy as just flipping schools’ schedules around, Pinellas County district officials said during a Tuesday workshop.

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