HB105 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ken Guin

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Schools, public and private, physical education program, requirements specified, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd.

Summary

HB105 requires public and private (non-church) schools to provide physical education for students in grades K-8, following the Department of Education’s program, starting with the 2010-11 school year.

What This Bill Does

It mandates a physical education program in all public and private schools (excluding church schools) that follows the Department of Education’s plan and meets the requirements of the section. Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, all students in grades K-8 must take physical education; the program may include dance (if taught at a magnet school) and may include marching band, JROTC, or other activities approved in the student’s IEP, but no substitutions for PE are allowed. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Public and private school students in grades K-8 (excluding church schools) who will be required to take physical education.
• Public and private schools (excluding church schools) that must implement a physical education program conforming to the Department of Education’s guidelines.

Key Provisions

• Section 16-40-1(a): Requires every public and private school (excluding church schools) to carry out a system of physical education that conforms to the Department of Education's program and meets the section's requirements.
• Section 16-40-1(b): Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, all students in grades K-8 must take physical education; the program may include dance at magnet schools and may include marching band, JROTC, or other activities approved in the student's IEP; substitutions for PE are not allowed.

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Subjects

Education