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IL SB0654
Bill
Status
Passed
8/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Peters
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AI Summary
- All public schools must provide daily supervised, unstructured, child-directed play time for students in kindergarten through grade 5
- Play time must exclude computers, tablets, phones, and videos but may include organized games; schools are encouraged to provide outdoor play
- Schools with 5 or more clock hours in a school day must allot at least 30 minutes of play time; shorter school days require at least one-tenth of a day of attendance for play, which may be divided into periods of at least 15 consecutive minutes
- Play time does not count toward physical education requirements and cannot be used as disciplinary action except when a student's participation poses an immediate safety threat
- Students with disabilities must have play time that complies with their individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan; effective July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
SCH CD-STUDENT PLAY TIME
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0357
8/13/2021
Committee Referrals
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies5/4/2021
Rules4/23/2021
Assignments4/16/2021
Education3/9/2021
Assignments2/24/2021
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