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OK SB1309

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must complete comprehensive self-assessments on their physical education programs and best practices for each measure assessed

  • Districts must provide parents and guardians an annual physical activity report, which must also be published on the State Department of Education's website

  • Required report contents include: amount of PE offered by days/minutes per week, student enrollment in PE classes, whether PE is required for graduation, teacher licensing status, adequacy of facilities and equipment, and accommodations for students with disabilities

  • Reports must also summarize how physical activity is incorporated into the school day, types of activities offered, suggestions for monitoring children's progress, and information on benefits of physical education

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage

Legislative Description

Physical education; requiring districts to complete self-assessments on physical education programs. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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