SB331 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Del MarshArthur OrrGreg J. ReedShadrack McGillPaul BussmanPhillip W. WilliamsBryan TaylorMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Physical education, required in public school K-8, may include marching band, JROTC, or other specific activity, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd.

Summary

SB331 would require all public and private non-church K-8 students in Alabama to take physical education starting in the 2011-12 school year, with the program allowed to include activities such as marching band, JROTC, or other activities approved in a student’s IEP (and dance at magnet schools).

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the physical education law to require every K-8 student to participate in PE, following the Department of Education's guidelines. The PE program could include non-traditional activities like marching band, JROTC, or other activities approved in a student’s IEP, and may include dance class when taught at magnet schools. Church-related schools are exempt from this requirement, and the changes take effect starting with the 2011-12 school year.

Who It Affects

• Students in grades K-8 at public and private (non-church) schools who would be required to take physical education.
• Schools (public and private non-church) responsible for implementing the PE program, including magnet schools that may offer dance and students whose IEPs approve alternative activities.

Key Provisions

• Revises Section 16-40-1 to require all K-8 students to take physical education beginning with the 2011-12 school year, with content aligned to the Department of Education.
• Allows the PE program to include activities beyond traditional PE, such as marching band, JROTC, or other activities approved in a student’s IEP; may include dance at magnet schools; church schools are excluded from this requirement; sets the effective date after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education