CO HB1161

Creates a three-year pilot program in the Department of Education awarding grants to 15-30 eligible K-8 schools or school districts to implement comprehensive quality physical education instruction.

Provides up to $3 million in annual funding from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund, with grants awarded by February 2020 for implementation starting in the 2020-21 academic year through 2022-23.

Requires participating schools to provide 30 minutes daily (150 minutes weekly) for K-5 and 45 minutes daily (225 minutes weekly) for grades 6-8 of physical education, with class sizes comparable to academic subjects and curriculum meeting Colorado's physical education standards.

Mandates program evaluation by October 1, 2023 (cost capped at $180,000) with priority given to state-supported Colorado institutions offering K-12 physical education licensure programs, measuring impacts on student behavior, health, fitness, and academic achievement.

Requires annual reporting to education committees of the Senate and House on grants awarded; pilot program article sunsets and repeals effective July 1, 2024.