Amends TCA Section 49-6-1021.

Under present law, effective July 1, 2019, each local board of education must require, in addition to present law non-structured physical activity requirements, each student in elementary school to participate in a physical education class (PE class) that meets at least two times per full school week during the school year. This class must:<br /> <br /> (1) With all meetings combined, be at least 60 minutes each full school week;<br /> (2) Meet the needs of students of all physical ability levels. An accommodation or alternative physical activity must be provided for children with disabilities, if necessary; and<br /> (3) Be taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in physical education or by a specialist in physical education (PE teacher).<br /> <br /> These PE class requirements do not apply to Dyer or Carter County until the 2012-2022 school year.<br /> <br /> This bill revises (3) above to specify that only 30 minutes of the total amount of class time must be taught by a PE teacher, and that any remaining or additional class time may be taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in elementary education in collaboration with a PE teacher. This bill further specifies that the PE teacher does not have to be present for the additional class time.<br /> <br /> This bill will take effect July 2, 2019.<br /> <br />