In an effort to combat childhood obesity, a bill would set the minimum requirement for physical activity for students in public elementary schools in Maryland at 150 minutes per week.
The bill, called The Student Health and Fitness Act, was introduced Thursday by Del. Jay Walker, D-Prince George’s, to the state House Ways and Means committee.
Walker said Wednesday that the bill would set more consistent standards for schools throughout the state.
“Some counties do 30 minutes of physical activity a week. Others do 90 or 120,” Walker said. “This bill would just set a basis for all counties in Maryland.”
The bill states that the daily programs of physical activity for students would include a minimum of 90 minutes each week of physical education, and any remaining minutes would consist of moderate to vigorous activities, which would include recess.
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