Relating to: recess in public schools. (FE)
AB 810 requires public schools in Wisconsin to provide at least 60 minutes of daily supervised recess for students in kindergarten through grade 6, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The bill defines recess as unstructured time for physical activity, play, or social engagement, prohibits the use of electronic devices during this period, and bans withholding recess as punishment except for immediate safety threats. School boards must ensure recess time is separate from transfer times between classes and follow department guidance for implementation. The law also clarifies that recess time cannot count toward required instructional hours under existing statutes.
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failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 23, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Penterman, Dittrich, Goeben and Behnke;
cosponsored by Senator Cabral-Guevara
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Barbara Dittrich
RRepublican
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Elijah Behnke
RRepublican
P
Joy Goeben
RRepublican
P
Will Penterman
RRepublican
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