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MA S446
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Rush
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AI Summary
- Public school students in grades K-5 must receive 100 minutes of supervised, unstructured free-play recess per week, with at least 20 consecutive minutes daily
- "Free play" is defined as an unstructured environment supervised by school personnel or staff
- Recess may count toward structured learning time requirements and cannot increase total required school year hours
- Public elementary schools are prohibited from reducing recess time due to changes in standards or curriculum
- School committees may designate middle schools or intermediate schools (grades 5-6) to be covered under the recess protection provision
Legislative Description
Relative to physical and social recess in schools
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2792
12/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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