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AK SB200

Bill

Status

Passed

8/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mia Costello

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Origin

Senate

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • School districts must establish guidelines requiring schools to provide opportunities for students in grades kindergarten through eight to engage in a minimum of 90 percent of the daily amount of physical activity recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Physical activity time may include both structured physical education classes and unstructured activities such as recess.

  • Students may be excused from physical activity opportunities if unable to participate for medical reasons.

  • School districts must provide exemptions from physical activity opportunities for health and safety reasons, such as inclement weather.

  • "District" is defined according to AS 14.17.990.

Legislative Description

Mandatory Physical Activity In Schools

Education

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/16/16

8/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Education4/13/2016
Education2/22/2016

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