HB325 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim McClendon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ed HenryMac ButtramJohn MerrillMike Jones

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

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

Summary

HB325 would require all students in grades K-8 in public and private schools (excluding church schools) to take physical education starting in the 2011-12 school year, with programs set by the Department of Education and allowances for certain activities if approved in a student’s IEP.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to require K-8 students to participate in physical education with no substitutions. The PE program must follow the Department of Education’s outline. The bill allows activities such as dance, marching band, JROTC, or other approved activities to be included in PE if approved in a student’s IEP.

Who It Affects

• Students in grades K-8 at public and private schools (excluding church schools) who must take physical education.
• Public and private schools (excluding church schools) that must implement a DOE-approved physical education program and may include certain activities in PE as allowed by a student’s IEP.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-40-1 to require PE for K-8 and align with the DOE program.
• Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, all K-8 students must take physical education without substitution, with possible inclusion of specified activities if approved in the student’s IEP.
• Applies to all public and private schools in Alabama except church schools.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Education