This bill mandates the state board of education to establish minimum instructional time requirements for physical education in K-12 schools and requires school districts to adopt a policy that prohibits the removal of students from physical education classes for disciplinary reasons. Specifically, the state board must adopt a model policy by July 1, 2027, that outlines these minimum instructional time requirements for student participation in physical education courses.

Additionally, school district boards of trustees are required to implement a policy by the same date that prohibits the removal of students from physical education classes for disciplinary purposes, except in cases where the disciplinary action is directly related to the student's conduct within the physical education course. This legislation aims to ensure that students receive consistent physical education instruction and are not unfairly penalized by being removed from these classes. The act will take effect immediately upon the completion of all necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
27LSO-0130 v0.5: 21-2-304, 21-3-110