HR 422
112th Congress
House
Education
Child health
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Special education
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that schools have physical education programs that meet minimum requirements for physical education.
Introduced: January 25, 2011
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jan 25, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 25, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Physical Education to Create a Healthier Nation Act - Amends part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states and local educational agencies that receive school improvement funds under such part to ensure that their schools provide: (1) 150 minutes of physical education per week for elementary school students; (2) 225 minutes of physical education per week for middle and secondary school students; and (3) disabled students with such physical education as is determined appropriate under their individualized education programs.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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