The move came after an outcry from many school districts, which said they are struggling to comply with the deadline because of issues such as a need to buy more buses and hire hard-to-find bus drivers.

Florida lawmakers are backing away from a 2023 law that would have required middle and high schools to start later in the morning, citing overwhelming logistical challenges from school districts.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Changes have been implemented in the school start times law. On Thursday, the Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill to undo the law requiring schools to start later. Instead, the Senate has voted to let school officials determine when school should start.