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This bill significantly increases physical activity requirements for elementary school students in Tennessee by changing the current law. Specifically, the bill raises the minimum physical activity from 40 minutes per full school day to 60 minutes per school day for elementary students, and provides detailed guidelines about what qualifies as physical activity. The bill mandates that physical activity must include unstructured outdoor play (weather permitting), cannot include time spent using electronic devices or in physical education classes, and students cannot be withheld from physical activity as a punishment. The legislation also clarifies that physical activities can include walking, jumping rope, playing volleyball, and other fitness-promoting actions, but specifically excludes walking between classes from counting as physical activity. The bill defines these requirements for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and will take effect on July 1, 2025. By expanding physical activity time and establishing clear parameters, the bill aims to promote student fitness and well-being during the school day.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0085&ga=114