The bill amends existing law regarding physical activity requirements for students in public and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. It specifies that, in addition to the physical education curriculum required under subsection 3, physically able students in kindergarten through grade five who are not suspended or expelled must engage in a minimum of thirty minutes of physical activity each school day. The bill clarifies that physical education cannot be counted towards this physical activity requirement.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific circumstances under which a school may prevent a student from participating in the required physical activity. These include situations where the student poses a danger to the health or safety of others, when outdoor activities are relocated due to inclement weather, when classes are dismissed early due to unforeseen circumstances, or when the student is absent from school for any reason, including illness or medical appointments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.11