VA HB873

Increases the physical activity goal for public elementary school students in grades K-5 from 20 minutes per day (100 minutes per week) to 30 minutes per day (150 minutes per week) during the regular school year.

Prohibits schools from restricting student participation in physical activity programs as a form of disciplinary action.

Allows an exception to the discipline restriction only when participation would constitute a health or safety risk to the student.

Maintains the existing physical activity goal of at least 150 minutes per week on average for students in grades 6-12.

Applies to all forms of qualifying physical activity, including physical education classes, extracurricular athletics, recess, and other programs approved by local school boards.