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MA H480

MA H480
Providing for mandatory recess time in elementary schools


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mandatory recess time in elementary schools. Education.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that public elementary schools in Massachusetts, including middle or intermediate schools that provide instruction to grades 5 and 6, must not decrease the amount of time they allot and provide to students for recess, even if the school is required to or chooses to adopt changes in standards or curriculum. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that students have time to participate in physical and social activities during the school day.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4583 (on 05/20/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H480
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H480.pdf
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