Bill > HB3288

This bill enhances physical education and recess requirements for Oklahoma public schools, mandating that full-day prekindergarten through fifth-grade students receive a minimum of 150 minutes of physical education instruction weekly, an increase from the previous 60 minutes, and that this instruction cannot be withheld as punishment except in cases of aggression that threaten safety, with accommodations to be made for participation in some physical activity. Additionally, elementary schools must provide an average of 60 minutes of weekly physical activity, which can include recess, fitness breaks, and classroom activities, and schools should attempt to schedule recess or moderate physical activity within the 90 minutes before tests or assessments. For students in grades six through twelve, local school boards are now required to adopt policies regarding weekly physical education instruction, and the State Board of Education is encouraged to provide information on the benefits of physical education programs for these older students. The bill also increases the recommended daily recess for prekindergarten through fifth grade to two 15-minute periods, and requires that at least 80% of physical education class time be dedicated to actual student physical activity at a moderate or vigorous level. This act is set to become effective on July 1, 2028.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3288&Session=2600