Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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Under current law, recess periods are a matter of local discretion. This bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide recess periods as follows: At least two recess periods during the school day for students in grades K-3 until August 1, 2019, and two recess periods for grades K-5 thereafter. At least one recess period during the school day for students in half-day kindergarten programs Allows participation in a physical education course and time during a scheduled lunch period to count as recess periods, so long as students are able to engage in physical activity or social interaction with other students during lunch.
School districts and charter schools are not required to extend the school day to meet these requirements. Exempts middle schools, high schools, online schools, and schools where the lowest grade taught is fifth grade from these requirements.
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