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Daylight Saving Time and Early School Start Times Cost The Economy Billions

Last updated: March 7, 2025 5:41 pm
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If you’re interested in the impact of sleep deprivation and the importance of aligning our clocks with natural sleep cycles, you’re in the right place. The 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill highlighted the dangers of fatigue on decision-making. While these events were not caused by daylight saving time, they underscore the risks associated with sleep deprivation.

As a neurologist specializing in sleep health, I have seen firsthand the negative effects of poor sleep on individuals and society as a whole. Chronic sleep deprivation costs the US billions annually in lost productivity and healthcare expenses. These costs are not just financial, as poor sleep leads to workplace mistakes, car accidents, and long-term health issues.

One of the most affected groups by sleep deprivation is teenagers. Early school start times force teens to wake up before their biological clocks are ready, leading to a host of negative consequences. Studies have shown that sleep-deprived teens have lower grades, more car accidents, and higher rates of depression and anxiety.

Implementing smarter sleep policies, such as permanent standard time and later school start times, can have significant benefits. Moving school start times to 8:30 am or later has been shown to improve graduation rates and add billions to the economy. Additionally, adopting permanent standard time could prevent thousands of suicides annually and make roads safer.

While there has been debate over the idea of permanent daylight saving time, real-world examples have shown that it is not a sustainable solution. Countries that have tried permanent DST have ultimately reversed course due to public dissatisfaction and negative health effects. Instead, the focus should be on implementing evidence-based solutions that align with human biology.

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There are signs of progress, with some states and school districts already adopting later school start times. California and Florida have enacted laws requiring high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 am. These changes are practical and based on scientific evidence, showing that it is possible to improve sleep health on a national level with the right policies in place.

This article was originally published on The Conversation and emphasizes the importance of addressing sleep deprivation and the need for evidence-based solutions to improve sleep health. By prioritizing sleep and aligning our clocks with natural sleep cycles, we can prevent accidents, improve mental well-being, and ultimately save lives.

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