AN ACT relating to physical activity in schools.

Amend KRS 160.345 to define "recess"; require each school council to develop and implement a wellness policy that includes 30 minutes of recess for students in kindergarten through grade 5 to be included as part of each full instructional day and 15 minutes of recess on each early dismissal day allows between 15 and 30 minutes of recess per instructional say for students in grades 6 through 12; allows appropriate supervised physical exercise to be…

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: January 20, 2026

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This bill would require Kentucky public schools to provide at least 30 minutes of recess each full school day for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, and between 15 and 30 minutes for students in grades 6 through 12. Schools would also be prohibited from taking away recess as a punishment unless a student's participation poses an immediate safety risk. Each school council would need to update its wellness policy to reflect these requirements before the 2026-27 school year begins. Who it may affect: students in kindergarten through grade 12, parents, teachers, and school administrators.

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