HI SR60

Requests the Department of Education establish weekly minimum standards for physical education in elementary, intermediate, and middle schools with emphasis on health and vigor of body and mind

Requires minimum of 150 minutes per week of physical education for elementary school students and 225 minutes per week for intermediate and middle school students

Mandates all kindergarten through eighth grade students participate in physical education year-round, including students with disabilities and those in alternative education programs, with exemptions only for physician-documented health concerns or parental religious objections

Requires schools to develop sequential curricula aligned with state and national standards, ensure students engage in moderate-intensity activities for at least half of class time, assess learning objectives regularly, and employ state-certified physical education teachers

Stipulates physical education be a graduation requirement with passing grades and coordinate with overall school health and science programs, with schools providing necessary facilities, equipment, and operational budgets