Webin addition to providing new evidence on the effect of high school start time delays, our findings are aligned with a broader literature on the importance of school. Webrecognizing this, in 2014 the american academy of pediatrics (aap) recommended that schools set bell schedules no earlier than 8:30 a. m. Webbell schedules provide a structured and organized framework for the school day, ensuring students know when and where they should be for classes, activities, and other events. Early childhood educators act, 2007. The schedule makes several amendments to the early childhood educators act, 2007, including the. Weblater school start times were associated with positive student engagement outcomes (reduced suspensions, higher course grades), especially for disadvantaged students. Weblater school start times have emerged as a potential policy to improve the sleep and educational outcomes of teenagers. Webin this policy brief, we assess the associations between high school start times in north carolina and a set of student engagement and achievement outcomes. Do later high school. Weblater start times were associated with positive student engagement outcomes (reduced suspensions, higher course grades), especially for disadvantaged.