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- Print number 2523a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring instruction in physical education in certain elementary and secondary schools
Purpose of bill
This bill would create mandatory physical education requirements in certain elementary and secondary schools.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 803 of the Education Law would be amended to require daily physical education for students enrolled in elementary and secondary school grades, including students with disabling conditions and those in alternative education programs. The bill further requires that students in elementary grades shall participate in physical education a minimum of 150 minutes during each school week.
Justification
On September 4, 2010, the New York Times reported that New York City children New York City school children are as heavy, or perhaps even heavier, than the national average. According to the New York Times article, two out of five, or 40 percent, of the nearly 637,000 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade were found to be overweight or obese in the 2008-09 school year.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the national child obesity rates are rising dramatically to epidemic proportion. The problems caused by obesity, can include higher levels of diabetes and asthma, affect children's physical health as well as their mental health and self-esteem.
Due to the alarming rate of child obesity in New York, it is imperative that our schools adopt the highest standards of physical education to improve the health of our population.
Legislative history
2011-12: S3902 - Referred to Education (Similar bills) 2009-10: S.2905/A.2627 (addressing all elementary schools in the state) 2009-10: 5.125/A.4695 (addressing schools where at least 50% of the student body qualifies for federal free or reduced price lunch).
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
There may be increased costs related to hiring additional physical education staff for cities of one million or more in population.
Effective date
Immediately, with provisions.
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