This senator wants students to get more Z's so they can get more A's

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Aug 15, 2017

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This senator wants students to get more Z's so they can get more A's

Senator Anthony Portantino of La Cañada has introduced a bill that would require California schools to not start until 8:30 a.m.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says middle and high schools shouldn't start before 8:30 a.m., so students can get enough sleep.

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Senator Anthony Portantino of La Cañada has introduced a bill that would require California schools to not start until 8:30 a.m.

It's finally back to school time for Southern California.

Kids are sitting in classrooms today as L.A. public schools kick off the academic year.

And a lot of teenagers - and their parents - were probably thinking this morning: "Why do we have to be there so early?"

There's a body of evidence that indicates teens do better in school when the first bell rings a little later in the morning.

California State Senator Anthony Portantino of La Cañada is pushing legislation that sets the earliest start time 8:30 a.m. His bill is now in Assembly.

Senator Anthony Portantino of La Cañada has introduced a bill that would require California schools to not start until 8:30 a.m.

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