SCH CD-RECESS REQUIRED
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board shall require that schools provide daily recess for all students in kindergarten through grade 5. Provides that the recess must be at least 20 minutes in length. Provides that recess shall include unstructured play and may include organized games. Provides that if the principal determines that the weather is inclement, then the principal shall direct that recess be held indoors. Provides that a school board may require that schools provide daily recess for all students in grades 6 through 8. Requires a school board to prohibit the withholding of recess as a disciplinary action. Effective July 1, 2013.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2013
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
0
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 19, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 21, 2013
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 21, 2013
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
Mar 20, 2013
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 008-004-001
Mar 4, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Feb 21, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Kenneth Dunkin
DDemocratic
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