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HI SR58
Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Board of Education to consider requiring physical education and health education courses for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
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Cites national standards recommending 225 minutes per week of high-quality physical education for middle school students.
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Notes that Hawaii currently does not require physical education or health education in intermediate or middle school.
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References 2015 Hawaii youth risk behavioral survey data showing only 34.9% of boys and 20.1% of girls meet physical activity recommendations in middle school.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Board of Education Chairperson and Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Board Of Education To Consider Requiring Students In Grades Six, Seven, And Eight To Take Courses In Physical Education And Health Education.
Board of Education
Last Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-30-17.
5/30/2017