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This bill mandates that Arizona public school districts provide daily physical education instruction for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, with at least sixty percent of that time dedicated to moderate physical activity. This instruction must encompass individual and team activities, including dance, expose students to career paths in health, fitness, and sports science, and aim to foster lifelong physical activity habits. The bill also requires adapted physical education for students with disabilities, ensuring it aligns with their individualized education programs or Section 504 plans. Exceptions to the physical activity requirements are permitted if a student participates in a school-sponsored athletic team, has a written physician's note stating physical activity would jeopardize their health, has chronic health problems preventing participation, their individualized education program team determines an excuse is necessary, or a parent submits a written request. Importantly, the bill clarifies that students are not required to engage in outdoor physical activities during extreme weather.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84877