Iowa HF263 mandates physical activity for students in kindergarten through grade five, excluding those suspended or expelled.

Iowa HF263 amends the physical activity requirements for students in kindergarten through grade five in public and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill mandates that these students engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per school day, which may include physical education. The requirement does not apply to students who are suspended or expelled. Schools are prohibited from preventing students from engaging in physical activity unless specific conditions are met, such as the student posing a danger to others, inclement weather, early dismissal, or the student's absence.

Iowa HF263 mandates physical activity for students in kindergarten through grade five, excluding those suspended or expelled.

Iowa HF263 amends the physical activity requirements for students in kindergarten through grade five in public and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill mandates that these students engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per school day, which may include physical education. The requirement does not apply to students who are suspended or expelled. Schools are prohibited from preventing students from engaging in physical activity unless specific conditions are met, such as the student posing a danger to others, inclement weather, early dismissal, or the student's absence.