Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB0158 amends the existing law regarding physical activity requirements for elementary schools by reducing the mandated minimum from 60 minutes to 40 minutes of physical activity per school day. This bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) and elementary school students, stipulating that physical activity must include various forms of exercise and cannot be used as a form of punishment. Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for two separate 30-minute activity sessions and clarification that certain activities, such as walking to class or time spent in physical education, do not count towards the physical activity requirement.
Tennessee SB0158 amends the existing law regarding physical activity requirements for elementary schools by reducing the mandated minimum from 60 minutes to 40 minutes of physical activity per school day. This bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) and elementary school students, stipulating that physical activity must include various forms of exercise and cannot be used as a form of punishment. Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for two separate 30-minute activity sessions and clarification that certain activities, such as walking to class or time spent in physical education, do not count towards the physical activity requirement.
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