Bill > HB1493

This bill, known as the Growing Minds, Active Kids Act, aims to promote physical activity and student well-being by requiring school districts to incorporate at least 30 minutes of daily recess for students in full-day prekindergarten through fifth grade, with a strong recommendation for sixth through eighth grades. The legislation defines daily recess as a scheduled break allowing students to engage in unstructured free play or physical activity, which is seen as essential for mental and physical health. The bill emphasizes that recess provides students with a necessary break from academic work, helping them recharge, improve focus, reduce stress, and develop important social skills like teamwork and communication. The daily recess requirement is in addition to existing physical education requirements and should occur outside when possible, with accommodations made for students with disabilities through their Individual Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 plans. Virtual charter schools are exempt from these requirements. Each school district's board of education will have the flexibility to determine the specific timing of the recess, which can be broken into multiple segments throughout the school day to best fit individual school schedules.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1493&Session=2600