SCH CD-ELEM SCH-RECESS REQ
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that the Chicago Board of Education shall require that schools provide daily recess for all students in kindergarten through grade 8. Provides that a recess must be at least 10 minutes in length. Provides that if the principal determines that the weather is inclement, the principal shall direct that a recess be held indoors. Requires the principal to ensure that students are given the opportunity to engage in physical exercise during each recess. Provides that the time required for recesses is included in the minimum number of hours necessary to constitute a full day of attendance under the State aid formula provisions.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 24, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 4, 2015
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 025-000-000
Feb 3, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
Jan 14, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Mary Flowers
DDemocratic
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