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ID H0833
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Public school districts, specially chartered districts, and public charter schools must provide daily outdoor recess of at least 20 minutes for students in kindergarten through grade 5, weather and scheduling permitting
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Indoor recess (such as in a gymnasium) must be provided when weather does not permit outdoor activity
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Recess cannot be withheld as a disciplinary measure unless the disciplinary cause occurred during a recess period
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Schools are encouraged (but not required) to provide daily unstructured activity breaks for students in grades 6 through 8
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Effective date: July 1, 2026, with emergency declaration
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to require public schools to offer daily recess to students in kindergarten through grade 5 and to encourage public schools to offer unstructured activity breaks for students in grades 6 through 8.
EDUCATION
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
3/9/2026