SB308 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Education, grades K-12, yoga, authorize local boards of education to offer to students

Summary

SB308 would let Alabama local boards of education offer yoga to students in grades K-12 as an elective, with content and conduct limits.

What This Bill Does

It would authorize local boards of education to offer yoga as an elective for students in grades K-12. Students could opt out and districts would determine how long and how often yoga is taught. Instruction would be limited to poses, exercises, and stretching, with poses restricted to sitting, standing, reclining, twisting, and balancing, English names only, and no chanting or related practices. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Local boards of education and school staff would decide whether to offer yoga, set the schedule, and enforce the content rules.
• Students in grades K–12 would have the option to participate in yoga as an elective and can opt out if they choose.

Key Provisions

• Yoga may be offered as an elective by local boards of education, with opt-out options and alternative activities available.
• Instruction is restricted to poses, exercises, and stretching; poses are limited to sitting, standing, reclining, twisting, and balancing; all names must be in English; chanting, mantras, mudras, mandalas, and namaste greetings are prohibited; duration and frequency are determined by the local board.

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Subjects

Education