New York S06249 mandates daily recess periods for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.

New York S06249 amends the education law to require elementary schools to schedule daily recess periods for pupils in kindergarten through fifth grade. Schools must provide either a single recess period of at least 30 minutes or two recess periods of at least 15 minutes each. These recess periods must be for unstructured physical activity and should occur outdoors when feasible. The recess time cannot be used for lunch or physical education classes. The law will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, applying to school years starting after July 1 of the following year.

New York S06249 mandates daily recess periods for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.

New York S06249 amends the education law to require elementary schools to schedule daily recess periods for pupils in kindergarten through fifth grade. Schools must provide either a single recess period of at least 30 minutes or two recess periods of at least 15 minutes each. These recess periods must be for unstructured physical activity and should occur outdoors when feasible. The recess time cannot be used for lunch or physical education classes. The law will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, applying to school years starting after July 1 of the following year.