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HB 0843 - Quality Basic Education Act; recess for students in kindergarten and grades one through five; provide

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Demetrius Douglas (D)
Last Action: 1/31/2020 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Education

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

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SUMMARY:

LC 33 8173

Would require local boards of education to schedule recess for all students in grades kindergarten though fifth. Recess would not be required on a day that students had physical education or structured activity time or if inclement weather prohibited it, and no indoor space was available. 

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Would be implemented beginning the 2020-2021 school year if passed. 


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