The East Penn School Board is set to discuss in Emmaus, and the board's agenda contains an item directing district administrators to create a report on later school starts for older students. Emmaus High School students currently begin classes at 7:23 a.m. on weekdays.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended adolescents start school at 8:30 a.m. or later, saying students getting less than eight hours of sleep could see a negative impact on their grades.
School board member Ziad Munson says he's been thinking about the issue for at least two years since it came up during a public comment period.
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Information from: The Morning Call, http://www.mcall.com
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