The bill amends the Revised Code to allow high school students to meet their physical education requirements through participation in club sports or other athletic activities, introducing new definitions for these terms. It also mandates that K-8 students receive increased recess time, extending morning and afternoon recess periods from a maximum of fifteen minutes to thirty minutes. The legislation maintains the requirement for a minimum of twenty units of credit for high school graduation, including physical education, while emphasizing the importance of preparing students for various post-secondary pathways. Additionally, it allows students in club sports to submit a signed statement confirming their eligibility for graduation without completing physical education, provided they meet specific criteria. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 3313.6025, which establishes compliance requirements for community schools, treating them similarly to traditional school districts. It repeals several existing sections of the Revised Code, including sections 3313.48, 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24, and aims to streamline the legal framework governing educational institutions. The bill emphasizes accountability and oversight by requiring community schools to provide annual reports on their activities and financial status, ensuring they operate in a nonsectarian manner and meet established educational standards.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3313.48, 3313.603, 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24