Opposition is growing to proposed legislation that would eliminate seasonal time changes, with senators raising concerns over children walking to school in the dark if daylight saving time were made permanent. Lawmakers who support the current system argue that the shift back to standard time helps ensure safer morning commutes for students. Meanwhile, proponents of the House-passed bill, which has presidential backing, insist the change would simplify scheduling and reduce confusion. The debate highlights a key tension between public safety and the push for a fixed-time system.
School start times have taken center stage in the fight surrounding permanent daylight saving time. Senators concerned about kids walking to school in the dark are holding the line against legislation — passed by the House and vocally backed by President Trump — that would halt the semiannual clock-changing. And while those who want permanent...
