HB1621

Requiring the presidential physical fitness test in physical education courses in elementary, middle, and high schools and providing exceptions to the test; and to provide an effective date.

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North Dakota HB1621 mandates the presidential physical fitness test in physical education courses for elementary, middle, and high schools, with.

North Dakota HB1621 requires elementary, middle, and high schools to include the presidential physical fitness test in their physical education courses. The bill mandates half a unit of physical education each school year, with a concept-based fitness class every four years focusing on personal fitness assessment and improvement. Exceptions to the test are provided. The bill also outlines the curriculum for various subjects, including English, mathematics, social studies, science, health, fine arts, and career and technical education.

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Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

11:00 AM

Joint Policy Hearing

Jan 21

1:00 PM

Joint Policy Hearing

History

Jan 28

House

Filed with Secretary Of State 01/23

Jan 23

Senate

Second reading, passed, yeas 43 nays 3

Jan 23

House

Returned to House