H3212

Physical activity in schools

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Increases physical activity requirements for elementary and middle school students in South Carolina.

The bill revises physical activity standards for public elementary and middle schools in South Carolina. It mandates that students in kindergarten through third grade receive a minimum of ninety minutes of physical activity daily, while those in fourth through eighth grade must receive at least sixty minutes daily. The weekly requirement for physical education is set at ninety minutes. The bill also requires schools to designate a Physical Education Activity Director to plan and coordinate physical activity opportunities, including instructional play and unstructured play.

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Current
Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled