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FL H1149

FL H1149
Recess Requirements for Middle School Students


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026

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

Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee (on 03/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1149 01/07/2026
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1149/BillText/Filed/PDF 01/07/2026
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