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MA S446

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rush

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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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