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HF 263

Requires 30 daily minutes of physical activity for young students

This bill requires physically able students in kindergarten through grade five to get 30 minutes of physical activity each school day, beyond physical education class. Schools may not keep students from this activity except in specified cases, such as danger, weather, early dismissal, or absence.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools.

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. House
  4. Senate
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 11: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 12:30PM House Lounge (Cancelled).

On these agendas

History

  • Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 12:30PM House Lounge (Cancelled).House · Feb 11
  • Subcommittee: Kniff McCulla, Ehlert and Larson. H.J. 236.House · Feb 9
  • Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 261.House · Feb 6, 2025