This bill amends Section 11-103.9 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to physical education program requirements in public elementary schools. It establishes that, as a condition of accreditation, schools must provide students in full-day kindergarten and grades one through five with a minimum of forty minutes of recess per school day, which can be divided into two twenty-minute periods. The recess must consist of supervised, unstructured playtime, and students cannot be prohibited from participating in recess as a form of discipline. Additionally, the bill removes previous language that encouraged a certain amount of recess and updates statutory language to reflect these changes.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the requirement for schools to provide an average of sixty minutes of physical education or exercise programs each week, but clarifies that recess time does not count towards this requirement. It also emphasizes the importance of physical activity throughout the school day and encourages school districts to incorporate various forms of physical activity, while ensuring that the physical education curriculum aligns with state standards. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency for its immediate implementation upon passage and approval.