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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public elementary school students; physical activity. Increases from 20 minutes to 30 minutes daily, and from an average of 100 minutes to 150 minutes per week, the minimum amount of time provided to public elementary school students for programs of physical activity. The bill provides that no student shall be prohibited from participating in a program of physical activity as a form of disciplinary action, with the exception that a student may be prohibited if it is determined that such program constitutes a health or safety risk to the student.
AI Summary
This bill increases the minimum required physical activity time for public elementary school students, raising it from 20 minutes per day to 30 minutes per day, and from 100 minutes per week to 150 minutes per week. Additionally, it stipulates that students cannot be prohibited from participating in physical activity as a form of discipline, unless it poses a health or safety risk to the student.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote) (on 02/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB873 | 01/14/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB873) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1099027.PDF | 01/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB873/text/HB873HC1 | 01/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB873/text/HB873 | 01/14/2026 |
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