Mandatory 150 Minutes of Weekly Physical Activity for K-5 Students.
This bill mandates that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program must provide students in grades K-5 with at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. This ensures that young children receive guaranteed time for movement, either through physical education classes or recess periods, aiming to improve overall student health.
Key points
Schools must guarantee a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity weekly for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
This requirement can be met through scheduled physical education courses or dedicated recess periods.
The mandate applies specifically to schools that receive federal funding via the National School Lunch Program.
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