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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to recess requirements for middle school students; amending s. 1003.455, F.S.; requiring district school boards to provide a specified amount of free-play recess each week to students in grades 6 through 8; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida law to require district school boards to provide at least 100 minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured free-play recess each week for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, ensuring at least 20 consecutive minutes of free-play recess per day, a change from the previous requirement that only extended to 5th grade, and this new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2026, though it does not apply to charter schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1149 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1149/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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