Bill > HB2027

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, which relates to education, to clarify and expand what counts as physical activity for students and to give teachers more discretion in managing student behavior during physical activity periods. Specifically, it allows time spent in a physical education class to count towards physical activity requirements if students are actively engaged, and it clarifies that "physical activity" can include structured movement breaks, such as short periods of exercise or stretching integrated into lessons. The bill also explicitly states that walking to and from class does not count as physical activity and that time spent using electronic devices is not considered physical activity. Furthermore, it empowers teachers to remove a student from physical activity if it's deemed necessary to improve the student's behavior, allowing the teacher to assign alternative activities during that time. These changes are intended to promote student well-being and are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2027&ga=114