NC H976

Establishes a 16-member Task Force on Physical Education and Physical Activity in Schools with members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (8 members) and Speaker of the House (8 members), including legislators, school officials, physicians, educators, and health representatives.

Task Force shall develop a strategic plan recommending physical education requirements of at least 150 minutes per week for elementary students and 225 minutes per week for middle school students, with curriculum aligned to National Association of Sports and Physical Education standards.

Task Force shall examine fitness testing data collection methods, funding sources for sustainability, ways to increase physical activity outside PE classes, and other relevant issues related to physical education and student fitness.

State Board of Education shall coordinate a work group to examine current fitness testing data collection in kindergarten through eighth grade and report findings to the Task Force by June 30, 2013.

Task Force shall submit an interim report by January 15, 2013 and a final report by May 1, 2014, then terminate on May 15, 2014.