An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for student fitness assessment.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Pennsylvania public schools, including charter and cyber charter schools, to administer a student fitness assessment starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The assessment must align with the Presidential Fitness Test and follow related federal guidelines. It cannot be used for promotion or graduation, and the Department of Education will provide guidance for consistent administration.
Key provisions
- Requires student fitness assessments in public schools.
- Assessment must align with the Presidential Fitness Test.
- Assessment must follow Presidential Executive Order 14327 and related guidance.
- Assessment cannot be used for promotion or graduation.
- The Department of Education will provide guidelines for administration.
- The requirement begins in the 2026-2027 school year.
Who is affected
- Public School Districts
- Charter Schools
- Cyber Charter Schools
- Students
Notable changes
- Introduces a standardized student fitness assessment requirement.
- Specifies alignment with the Presidential Fitness Test and federal guidelines.
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- Pn 1249 Html
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Lynda Schlegel Culver
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