Idaho H0833 mandates daily outdoor recess for kindergarten through fifth-grade students and encourages breaks for sixth through eighth-grade students.
Idaho H0833 amends existing law to require public schools to offer daily outdoor recess for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, ensuring at least 20 minutes of outdoor playtime daily. If weather conditions prevent outdoor activities, schools must provide indoor recess. Additionally, the bill encourages schools to offer unstructured activity breaks for students in grades six through eight. This act declares an emergency and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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