Modifies requirements for physical education in schools

The effective date for new physical activity requirements was delayed from the 2026-27 school year to the 2027-28 school year.

New definitions were added for 'bilateral coordination', 'bone-strengthening activity', and 'muscle-strengthening activity' to clarify specific exercise types required.

Requirements were added to mandate that physical activity include muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening exercises for a minimum of 80 minutes per week for younger students and 120 minutes per week for older students.

A new requirement was added to ensure physical activity includes bilateral coordination focusing on core, balance, and mobility on a weekly basis for all students.

The rule for counting physical activity time toward graduation credits was modified to allow up to ten minutes per day per course, rather than a flat ten minutes for the entire year.

A new requirement was added mandating that every school district and charter school governing board must adopt a written policy for daily student physical activity.