To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage local educational agencies to provide students with at least one hour of physical activity time during each school day, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
This bill encourages local school districts to provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily during the regular school day, including structured physical education classes and unstructured recess time. The legislation amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to allow schools receiving federal Title I funding to adopt this policy and count activities like recess and PE toward the goal. According to the bill, research shows that regular physical activity improves student attention, behavior, academic performance, and reduces classroom disruptions, while also addressing rising childhood obesity rates and related health problems. The bill does not establish a mandate or specify funding, but rather encourages schools to incorporate this practice into their plans if they determine it appropriate for their students. Congress cites data showing that 21 percent of American youth were obese between 2021 and 2023, and that recess time has declined significantly, particularly in lower-income school districts.
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