HB0085Enacted

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.

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Overview

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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Sponsor

Cepicky, Scott

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 9, 2025

Last Action

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 306

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesStudentsEducationEducation, Curriculum

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HB0085: Amends TCA Title 49. | LegisGo