Teenagers do not get enough sleep every night because of their biology.  Even if they go to bed earlier, they still won't fall asleep. Some other reasons teenagers don’t fall asleep are that they are looking at their phone, they are at sports practices, and they are doing homework. To combat this, we suggest starting school no earlier than 8:30 AM. This gives teenagers enough time to wake up and get ready for school. 

Massachusetts legislators have recognized the problem and have drafted Bill H.647. It forces middle schools to start after 8:00 AM and high schools to start after 8:30 AM. By passing this bill, it will allow teenagers to get the required amount of sleep they need.

Another way to help is to email your local MA legislator. You can use our email template to help the issue.

Telling other people about the issue can also help the cause. Many people don't know this is even an issue, so by telling them, it creates more awareness. People who are aware will call for change.