The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is applauding the introduction of the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish permanent standard time nationwide. The bill, introduced by U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon and Pat Harrigan, aims to promote healthy sleep, safer mornings, and better learning conditions for students.
Benefits of Permanent Standard Time
According to the AASM, permanent standard time is the healthier choice for all Americans. It best aligns with human circadian biology and has a proven track record of supporting public health, improving student performance, and enhancing economic productivity. The AASM has long supported the adoption of permanent standard time because it best aligns with human circadian biology, as noted in its position statement.
The Sunshine for Our Kids Act offers Congress a commonsense, science-based path forward: ending the disruptive twice-yearly clock changes while choosing the time standard that best supports public health. The AASM and its partners in the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time urge lawmakers to support the bill and work toward national policies that prioritize public health and safety.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
