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MA H590

MA H590
Providing for mandatory recess time in elementary schools


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandatory recess time in elementary schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires all public elementary schools to maintain a minimum amount of recess time for students, even if the school needs to make changes to their standards or curriculum. The bill defines "elementary school" as including grades 1 through 5, and may also include middle schools or other intermediate level schools providing instruction to grades 5 through 6. The purpose of this law is to ensure that students have sufficient time for physical and social activities during the school day.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5143 (on 09/01/2022)

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