Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB0085 amends existing law to increase the required physical activity for elementary school students from 130 minutes per week to a minimum of 60 minutes per school day. This bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) and mandates that physical activity include various forms of exercise, while excluding certain activities like walking between classes and time spent in physical education. Key provisions include the stipulation that students cannot be punished by withholding physical activity and the requirement for unstructured outdoor play, unless weather conditions prevent it.
Tennessee HB0085 amends existing law to increase the required physical activity for elementary school students from 130 minutes per week to a minimum of 60 minutes per school day. This bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) and mandates that physical activity include various forms of exercise, while excluding certain activities like walking between classes and time spent in physical education. Key provisions include the stipulation that students cannot be punished by withholding physical activity and the requirement for unstructured outdoor play, unless weather conditions prevent it.
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