California's new law aims to reduce student stress by promoting mindful homework policies.
California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed the "Healthy Homework Act" (AB 2999) into law in September, aimed at reducing student stress by encouraging thoughtful homework policies. The law, effective in 2025, does not ban homework but promotes policies that consider the quality and quantity of assignments and the resources students have, like technology and parental support. A survey by Challenge Success found 45% of students saw homework as a significant stressor, with over half viewing some tasks as unproductive.
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