AN ACT PERMITTING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT REQUIREMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.

SB 222 allows high school students to count participation in interscholastic sports as credit toward their physical education graduation requirement. This change directly affects students seeking to fulfill PE requirements and local school boards responsible for granting credit. The bill modifies state statute to require school boards to grant PE credit for athletic program participation, replacing an existing medical exemption clause. The provision takes effect on July 1, 2026, providing a new pathway for students to meet graduation PE requirements through sports involvement.