Oklahoma SB2045 mandates physical education programs and daily recess for students in public elementary schools.

Oklahoma SB2045 amends physical education program requirements for public elementary schools. It mandates that these schools provide physical education programs as a condition of accreditation. Additionally, it requires that students in full-day kindergarten and grades one through five receive at least a twenty-minute daily recess. The bill also emphasizes the importance of physical education for students with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they can participate in suitably adapted physical education. The act declares an emergency and becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Oklahoma SB2045 mandates physical education programs and daily recess for students in public elementary schools.

Oklahoma SB2045 amends physical education program requirements for public elementary schools. It mandates that these schools provide physical education programs as a condition of accreditation. Additionally, it requires that students in full-day kindergarten and grades one through five receive at least a twenty-minute daily recess. The bill also emphasizes the importance of physical education for students with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they can participate in suitably adapted physical education. The act declares an emergency and becomes effective July 1, 2026.