An Act relative to recess for elementary and middle school students
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a requirement for elementary and middle school students to have regular recess time during the school day. The legislation aims to promote student well-being and physical activity by ensuring students have dedicated breaks for play and social interaction. Supporters argue that recess is crucial for children's cognitive development and overall health. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and subsequently scheduled for a hearing.
Key provisions
- Requires elementary and middle schools to provide recess for students.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education.
- A hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2025.
- The bill has been reported favorably by the House committee.
- The matter has been placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
- Rules were suspended to allow for a third reading.
- Similar legislation (S.417, H.4060, S.446) has been considered in the past.
Who is affected
- Elementary school students
- Middle school students
- Elementary school teachers
- Middle school teachers
- School administrators
Notable changes
- Builds upon previous attempts to mandate recess time, such as H.3393 (2015-2016) and H.235 (2017-2018).
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30 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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