Clearing the Snooze Hurdles.

The article looks at changes implemented by U.S. school districts to their start times in a bid to address the sleep patterns of teenagers. Particular focus is given to the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement on school start times for adolescents. Topics discussed include projected cost of schedule changes at Fairfax County, Virginia Public Schools in 2015-16, positive outcomes of later starter time at Decatur, Georgia high schools, and logistical challenges posed by these changes.