2009 House Bill 11 (Add physical activity requirement to elementary school day)

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Introduced by Rep. Thomas J. Burch (D) on January 6, 2009, to require schools to include 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity as part of the instructional day for K-5 students. The bill would encourage schools to do the same with students in grades 6-8. The bill contains certain reporting requirements for school councils and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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1) extend the school day? [by newmark on October 31, 2008]
If you're taking time away from classes, I cannot support this bill.

If you extend the school day to support this extra time, then I am neutral.

Kids are in school to learn, not to exercise.
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