The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 222, aims to allow high school students to receive credit for participation in interscholastic athletics to fulfill the physical education requirement for graduation. The bill amends subsection (f) of section 10-221a of the general statutes, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Specifically, it introduces two key provisions: first, it maintains the existing allowance for students with medical contraindications to be excused from physical education, provided they can fulfill the requirement through an elective. Second, it mandates that local or regional boards of education grant credit toward the physical education requirement for students who participate in interscholastic athletic programs.

This change reflects a shift in recognizing the value of athletic participation as a legitimate means of meeting educational requirements, thereby promoting physical activity among students. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but rather focuses on the new insertions that expand the options available to students regarding their physical education credits.