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KY SB111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Reed

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires minimum 30 minutes of recess daily for students in kindergarten through grade 5 on regular instructional days, and 15 minutes on early release days
  • Allows schools serving grades 6-12 to include up to 30 minutes of recess as part of the instructional day, with a 15-minute minimum if offered
  • Prohibits denying student participation in recess unless the student poses an immediate threat to physical safety; requires schools to minimize recess exclusion when safety threats occur
  • Permits age-appropriate supervised physical exercise as a disciplinary tool during recess if conducted outdoors whenever practicable
  • Requires wellness policies to be adopted and implemented before the first student attendance day of the 2026-2027 school year

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to physical activity in schools.

Children and Minors

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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