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OK SB1481

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ally Seifried

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public elementary schools must provide 40 minutes of recess per day to students in full-day kindergarten through grade 5 as a condition of accreditation
  • Recess may be divided into two 20-minute periods and must consist of supervised, unstructured time for play
  • Schools are prohibited from removing recess as a form of discipline
  • The 40-minute daily recess requirement is in addition to existing requirements of 60 minutes per week of physical education and 60 minutes per week of physical activity
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring certain schools to provide students in certain grades with certain amount of recess per day. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/3/2026

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