H3195

Unstructured and self-directed recess in public schools

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South Carolina H3195 mandates physical education and outdoor recess for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

South Carolina H3195 requires elementary public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade to receive a minimum of thirty minutes of physical education and/or physical activity daily, in addition to other curriculum requirements. The bill mandates a minimum of twenty minutes of unstructured outdoor recess for these students, with indoor recess allowed during inclement weather. It also specifies a certified physical education teacher to student ratio of 28 to 1. The act must be fully implemented by July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

102 Yea

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11 Nay

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7 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on an Appointment and Doc. Nos. 5405, 5412, 5433, 5443 on 863, 3195, 3258, 3453, 5064

Mar 18

10:00 AM

Senate Education Subcommittee on 708, 3195, 3258, 3453, 5064

History

Jun 2

Effective date 05/18/26

Jun 2

Act No. 202

May 18

Signed By Governor