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Key Position Statements

Many health, education, civic organizations and leaders have issued position statements about sleep and school start times.

Here are links to key position statements from major national organizations.​
2021
National Sleep Foundation
The U.S. Surgeon General

2019
American Association of Sleep Technologists 

2017
National Parent Teacher Association 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Society of Behavioral Medicine
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2016
American Medical Association
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2015
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

​2014
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Nurses/Society of Pediatric Nurses
​American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Pediatrics

2011
National Education Association - Resolution C-5 (Adequate Rest)

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  • About Us ⮟
    • Mission and Goals
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Directors
      • National Team
      • Advisory Board
      • Coalition Partners
    • Annual Report
    • Local Chapters
    • 990
  • What We Do ⮟
    • Community Guidance
    • Sleep Health Education >
      • Sleep Education >
        • Let's Sleep!
        • Sleep 101 - College
        • Sleep Calculator
        • Workshops and Webinars
    • Implementation Consulting
    • Advocacy and Awareness >
      • Legislation
      • Sign Our Petition
  • Teen Stories
  • Learn More ⮟
    • School Start Times >
      • Why Change?
      • Wake Up Calls (Fast Facts)
      • Key Position Statements
      • Success Stories
      • Legislation
      • Myths and Misconceptions
    • Legislation
    • SSL News >
      • Press Releases
      • Newsletters
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    • National Conference 2024
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