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IA SF34
A bill for an act relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students in kindergarten through grade five.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to physical activity requirements applicable to students in kindergarten through grade five. Current law requires all physically able students in kindergarten through grade five to engage in a physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes per school day, which may include physical education. The bill provides that physical education shall not be used to meet this physical activity requirement. The bill requires that the 30 minutes of required physical activity be consecutive. The bill provides that the physical activity requirement shall not apply when a student is suspended or expelled. The bill also provides that a school shall not prevent a student from engaging in 30 minutes of physical activity per school day unless the student poses a danger to the health or safety of certain specified persons, the school relocates physical activity that was to take place outdoors due to inclement weather, the school dismisses classes early due to unforeseen circumstances, or the student is absent from school, including due to illness or a medical appointment, during the time of the school day that the school provides for the student’s class to engage in physical activity.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Iowa law regarding physical activity requirements for kindergarten through fifth-grade students by clarifying and restricting how schools implement daily physical activity. Currently, students are required to engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per school day, but the bill specifies that these 30 minutes must be consecutive and cannot include time spent in physical education classes. The bill explicitly states that the requirement does not apply to students who are suspended or expelled, and outlines specific circumstances under which a school may prevent a student from participating in the required physical activity, such as when the student poses a safety risk, when outdoor activities must be relocated due to inclement weather, when the school dismisses early due to unforeseen circumstances, or when a student is absent from school during the designated activity time. These provisions aim to ensure that students have a consistent and structured approach to daily physical activity while allowing for reasonable exceptions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage. (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF34 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF34.html |
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