HB2027In Committee

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee HB2027 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow time spent in physical education classes to count towards physical activity time requirements, provided that students are physically active during the class. The bill affects students and teachers by clarifying that physical activity can include structured movement breaks and granting teachers the authority to limit unstructured play and assign activities to improve student behavior during physical activity periods. Key provisions include the emphasis on structured movement and teacher discretion in managing student participation.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2027 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow time spent in physical education classes to count towards physical activity time requirements, provided that students are physically active during the class. The bill affects students and teachers by clarifying that physical activity can include structured movement breaks and granting teachers the authority to limit unstructured play and assign activities to improve student behavior during physical activity periods. Key provisions include the emphasis on structured movement and teacher discretion in managing student participation.

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Sponsor

White, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 3, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Education Administration Subcommittee of Education Committee

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesEducationStudents

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