Bill > HB1507

This bill requires public school districts, school administrative units (SAUs), and charter school boards to establish a daily recess policy of 45 to 60 minutes for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The bill defines recess as physical activity that promotes fitness and well-being, specifically emphasizing unstructured outdoor peer play, with exceptions for unsafe weather conditions. Electronic devices are prohibited during recess, except for students with specific individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 plans. Importantly, the required recess time is considered separate instructional time and cannot be deducted from other academic periods or lunch time, nor can it be used as a punishment. Schools are granted flexibility to modify recess time under special circumstances such as school events or extreme weather conditions. The bill provides schools the option to offer more than the minimum required recess time and will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving educational institutions ample time to develop and implement appropriate policies.

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