OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Osceola County School District is seeking input from parents regarding a proposed change to the bell schedule for all students, prompted by a new Senate bill.
Senate Bill 296 requires middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m., while high schools cannot start before 8:30 a.m. Consequently, the district is exploring various options for changing school start times.
The district has four options for a new bell schedule and is surveying parents for feedback. The changes are needed to comply with state law.
Implementing some of these changes could cost the district over $7.3 million. This financial impact is an important factor as the district considers the best course of action.
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