Massachusetts H543 mandates at least 30 minutes of daily outdoor recess for elementary and middle school students.

Massachusetts H543 requires all public and charter schools to provide at least 30 minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured outdoor free-play recess daily for students in grades kindergarten through eight. This recess must be outdoors when weather and air quality permit. If held indoors, the space must promote physical activity. The bill prohibits schools from reducing recess time due to curriculum changes and ensures recess is not excluded from structured learning time requirements. Exceptions are made for delayed openings, early dismissals, and field trips.

Massachusetts H543 mandates at least 30 minutes of daily outdoor recess for elementary and middle school students.

Massachusetts H543 requires all public and charter schools to provide at least 30 minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured outdoor free-play recess daily for students in grades kindergarten through eight. This recess must be outdoors when weather and air quality permit. If held indoors, the space must promote physical activity. The bill prohibits schools from reducing recess time due to curriculum changes and ensures recess is not excluded from structured learning time requirements. Exceptions are made for delayed openings, early dismissals, and field trips.