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Florida bill to allow teens to work overnight hours on school days moves forward
The proposal, which builds on the 2024 law, sparked heated debate, with critics of the plan saying it would lead to exploitation of children and proponents calling it a "parental rights" issue.

"... the state’s schoolchildren, who as young as 14 could soon be allowed to work overnight shifts without a break – even on school nights ..."