NH HB1507

Mandates public school districts, school administrative units, and charter schools establish a policy guaranteeing 45-60 minutes of daily recess for students in kindergarten through sixth grade

Defines recess as physical activity promoting fitness and well-being, requiring unstructured peer-to-peer outdoor play unless weather conditions make it unsafe

Prohibits the use of electronic devices during recess except when required by a student's IEP or Section 504 plan

Classifies recess as separate instructional time that cannot be deducted from other instruction, lunch, or physical education, and prohibits withholding recess as punishment

Allows schools to shorten or alter daily recess requirements for individual students due to special circumstances, school events, or weather conditions, effective July 1, 2026