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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 59-1-425, relating to INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, so as to PROVIDE THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS MAY NOT BEGIN BEFORE 8:30 IN THE MORNING; by amending Section 59-10-10, relating to PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, so as to revise the standards to require an overall increase in mandatory PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MINUTES, TO REQUIRE DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TO REQUIRE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY to INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONAL PLAY AND UNSTRUCTURED PLAY IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; and by amending Section 59-10-30, relating to PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIRECTORS, so as to REQUIRE DESIGNATIONS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIRECTORS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND TO REVISE DUTIES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIRECTORS TO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PLAY AND UNSTRUCTURED PLAY FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to provide the following key provisions:
1. It requires that the school day for students may not begin before 8:30 a.m.
2. It increases the mandatory physical activity minutes for students, requiring a minimum of 90 minutes per day for grades K-3 and 60 minutes per day for grades 4-8. This includes physical education, instructional play, and unstructured play.
3. It requires elementary and middle schools to designate a Physical Education Activity Director to plan and coordinate additional physical activity opportunities for students.
4. It defines "instructional play" as the use of physical activity or games to facilitate academic learning.
The overall goal of the bill is to enhance student academic performance, improve student health, and instill healthful behavior by integrating more physical activity into the school day for elementary and middle school students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3292&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3292_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3292_20221208.htm |
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