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Several Florida school districts are not thrilled by the late school start time. Opposition is focused on expected additional costs.

School officials will soon be gearing up to push back start times for many high schools under a new law that mandates changes to the beginning of the school day — but some lawmakers and education experts are wary of the challenges that could come with such a change.

Under the law that takes effect in July, middle schools cannot start classes earlier than 8 a.m., and high school classes are barred from starting before 8:30 a.m.

Under the law that takes effect in July, middle schools cannot start classes earlier than 8 a.m., and high school classes are barred from starting before 8:30 a.m.

Under the law, which will take effect by July 2026, middle schools cannot start classes earlier than 8 a.m., and high school classes are barred from starting before 8:30 a.m.