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PA HB1949
PA HB1949In terms and courses of study, providing for free-play recess and lunch periods.
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Introduced
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
In Committee
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for free-play recess and lunch periods.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school boards to provide at least 40 minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured free-play recess each day for students in elementary grades, at least 20 minutes of free-play recess for students in secondary grades, and at least 30 minutes of lunch time for all students in kindergarten through grade 12. The bill specifies that recess and lunch time cannot be withheld or replaced with additional coursework or instruction, except in certain circumstances, such as on the advice of a medical professional or based on a student's individualized education program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Danielle Otten (D)*,
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jim Cox (R),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
John Galloway (D),
Movita Johnson-Harrell (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Jim Marshall (R),
David Rowe (R),
Perry Warren (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 10/18/2019)
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