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NY A02740

NY A02740
Requires instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools.


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Introduced
01/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the education law to require instruction in physical education for all students enrolled in elementary and secondary school grades in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill mandates that the physical education instruction requirement include daily physical education, where feasible, for a minimum of 150 minutes per school week. The bill also provides a two-year phase-in schedule for the implementation of daily physical education in elementary schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

referred to education (on 01/08/2020)

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