Pennsylvania SB589 allows students to fulfill physical education requirements through interscholastic athletics starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Pennsylvania SB589 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow school districts to permit students to satisfy physical education requirements by participating in interscholastic athletics starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This change applies to all school districts in Pennsylvania and aligns with the state's academic standards for health, safety, and physical education. The bill specifies that while interscholastic athletics can fulfill some physical education requirements, they cannot serve as a complete waiver of these standards.

Pennsylvania SB589 allows students to fulfill physical education requirements through interscholastic athletics starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

Pennsylvania SB589 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow school districts to permit students to satisfy physical education requirements by participating in interscholastic athletics starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This change applies to all school districts in Pennsylvania and aligns with the state's academic standards for health, safety, and physical education. The bill specifies that while interscholastic athletics can fulfill some physical education requirements, they cannot serve as a complete waiver of these standards.