AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR LATER SCHOOL START TIMES FOR THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND CAREER SYSTEM.

HB 5519 establishes a two-year pilot program (2025-2026) requiring career-focused schools in Connecticut's Technical Education and Career System to start classes one hour later than current times. The bill directly affects these specific career-technical schools and mandates a study to evaluate how later start times impact students' academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. Key provisions include implementing the later start times for the designated school years and conducting the required impact study. The bill does not change current start times for general public schools, focusing solely on the career-technical education system.