Public hearing on proposed school start times in Duval County.
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- Published
- Category
- Public Hearing
- City
- Jacksonville
What You Should Do Next
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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the hearing on May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Building.
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Prepare Your Input
Consider your thoughts on school start times to share during the hearing.
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Contact for More Info
Reach out to Michael J. Ramirez at (904) 390-2115 for any questions.
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Request Accommodations
If needed, call (904) 390-2293 to arrange special accommodations before the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the public hearing?
- To discuss proposed school start times and gather public input.
- When is the public hearing scheduled?
- The hearing is on May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
- Who can I contact for more information?
- Contact Michael J. Ramirez at Duval County Public Schools at (904) 390-2115.
- What if I need special accommodations?
- Contact the School Board office at (904) 390-2293 for assistance.
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Full Notice Text
Miscellaneous Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA
Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss proposed school start times and receive public input regarding 1001.42(4)(f), F.S. (2025), which establishes recommended start times for secondary schools. The statute also requires school districts to inform stakeholders of the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and to document strategies considered to implement later start times.
Subject Areas to be Addressed: School Start Times
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1001.42(4)(f)2., Fla. Stat. (2025)
LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 1001.42(4)(f)2., Fla. Stat. (2025)
A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THESE PROPOSED RULES WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
Time and Date: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Place: The School Board of Duval County, Florida
Administrative Building - Cline Auditorium
1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
The cost for implementation is the cost to post the Policy. A copy of the proposed rules and additional information can be obtained by contacting:
Duval County Public Schools
Michael J. Ramirez, Chief of Staff
(904) 390-2115
Any person who anticipates an appeal of the decision made by the School Board of Duval County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at this hearing or who may decide to appeal such decision will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose of appeal may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. This record will need to include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
NOTICE TO PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND TO ALL HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; persons needing a special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the School Board office at (904) 390-2293.
Apr. 2 (26-01915D)