Healthy Recess for Learning Act
The Healthy Access for Learning Act requires schools receiving federal education funds to provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity time each day. This new requirement includes designated recess periods and physical education classes, aiming to address rising rates of childhood obesity and improve academic performance. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to mandate these activity periods while allowing local school districts to determine the specific methods used to meet the goal. By integrating regular exercise into the school day, the legislation seeks to support student health and learning without reducing instructional time.
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Introduction
Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 27, 2026
Last action Jul 27, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Jul 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tom Barrett
RRepublican
Co
Kim Schrier
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Perry
RRepublican
Co
Vern Buchanan
RRepublican
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