New York S06858 mandates daily recess for elementary students in public schools with school days over five hours.

New York S06858 requires each school district to ensure daily recess for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and sixth-graders in elementary schools. Recess must last up to thirty minutes and occur within the school day for schools where the school day exceeds five hours. Recess should be student-directed, supervised, and held outside when possible. It should not be withheld as a disciplinary measure, except in safety-related circumstances. School districts must develop a plan for physical play if they lack outdoor or indoor space for recess.

New York S06858 mandates daily recess for elementary students in public schools with school days over five hours.

New York S06858 requires each school district to ensure daily recess for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and sixth-graders in elementary schools. Recess must last up to thirty minutes and occur within the school day for schools where the school day exceeds five hours. Recess should be student-directed, supervised, and held outside when possible. It should not be withheld as a disciplinary measure, except in safety-related circumstances. School districts must develop a plan for physical play if they lack outdoor or indoor space for recess.