Question

Read this excerpt from a passage about later start times at schools.

Across the country, school board members and school officials have opposed a time change, despite the research findings. Some argue that a later start time would affect the schedules of elementary and middle schools in their district. Others say organizing bus routes would be too challenging. Still others say that sports programs and extracurricular activities would be disrupted. Many parents are also opposed to a later start time, saying it would result in a later end to the school day, and thus reduce family time and job opportunities.

What conclusion can be made about school board members and school officials?


They feel pressure from parents and students who want to change the school start times.


They believe they need more time to decide whether late starts are a good idea.


They believe that more research is needed before start times can change.


They feel the benefits do not outweigh the challenges of changing to a later start time.

Answer 1

They feel the benefits do not outweigh the challenges of changing to a later start time.

The passage lists practical objections (schedules, buses, activities, parent concerns) offered by school officials who opposed the change, indicating they consider the difficulties greater than the advantages.