Massachusetts S417 mandates at least 30 minutes of daily outdoor recess for elementary and middle school students.

Massachusetts S417 requires all public and charter schools to provide at least 30 consecutive minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured free-play recess per school day for students in grades kindergarten through eight. This recess must be held outdoors unless weather or air quality conditions necessitate an indoor location that promotes physical activity. The bill prohibits schools from reducing recess time due to curriculum changes or to provide academic services, including those under an individualized education plan.

Massachusetts S417 mandates at least 30 minutes of daily outdoor recess for elementary and middle school students.

Massachusetts S417 requires all public and charter schools to provide at least 30 consecutive minutes of supervised, safe, and unstructured free-play recess per school day for students in grades kindergarten through eight. This recess must be held outdoors unless weather or air quality conditions necessitate an indoor location that promotes physical activity. The bill prohibits schools from reducing recess time due to curriculum changes or to provide academic services, including those under an individualized education plan.