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This bill aims to promote quality physical education in public schools and commonwealth charter schools. It defines key terms such as "age-appropriate", "physical education", "waivers", "exemptions", and "substitutions". The bill requires physical education to be taught by licensed teachers and establishes minimum weekly requirements for physical education class time - at least 150 minutes per week for elementary schools and 225 minutes per week for middle and high schools. The bill also prohibits waivers, exemptions, and substitutions for physical education, with limited exceptions. Additionally, the bill mandates school districts and schools to conduct self-assessments of their physical education programs and requires the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to evaluate current physical education standards, practices, and instruction in grades pre-kindergarten to 12, with a report to the legislature by April 1, 2019. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect in the 2020-2021 school year.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S297