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DE SB214

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Brady

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Delaware public schools to provide a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly for all K-5 students beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.

  • Physical activity may include regular physical education class, recess, integration of physical activity into academic curriculum, or scheduled physical activity breaks throughout the day.

  • Student physical activity programs must be consistent with each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

  • Encourages elementary schools not to use recess or physical activity removal as punishment or for academic make-up work.

  • Requires each elementary school to include a physical activity plan in its school profile submitted to the Department of Education, with the Department monitoring implementation and adopting necessary regulations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Physical Activity For Students In Delaware Public Elementary Schools.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

6/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Education6/12/2012
Education5/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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