5257-S AMS HAWK S1602.1
SSB 5257 - S AMD 39
By Senator Hawkins
NOT ADOPTED 02/20/2023
On page 1, line 17, after "to" strike "set" and insert "encourage"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 7, strike "must provide daily recess" and insert "are encouraged to provide 30 minutes of daily recess within the school day"
On page 2, beginning on line 9, after "school." strike all material through "day." on line 10
On page 2, beginning on line 12, after "day" strike all material through "section" on line 13
On page 2, line 19, after "(b)" strike "Recess must be held" and insert "Public schools are encouraged to hold recess"
On page 2, line 22, after "recess" strike "required" and insert "provided"
On page 2, line 36, after "(iv)" strike "Require" and insert "Encourage"
On page 3, line 5, after "recess;" insert "and"
On page 3, beginning on line 6, after "(vi)" strike all material through "Prohibit" on line 8 and insert "Discourage"
On page 3, at the beginning of line 11, strike "must" and insert "are encouraged to"
SSB 5257 - S AMD 39
By Senator Hawkins
NOT ADOPTED 02/20/2023
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "to" strike "ensuring" and insert "encouraging"
EFFECT: (1) Changes the title to "encouraging" elementary school students to receive sufficient daily recess instead of "ensuring."
(2) Encourages public schools to provide 30 minutes of daily recess within the school day instead of making this a requirement.
(3) Encourages public schools to hold recess outside instead of making this a requirement whenever possible.
(4) Encourages elementary school recess to be scheduled before lunch instead of making this a requirement whenever possible.
(5) Removes a provision strongly discouraging the withholding of recess to have a student complete academic work.
(6) Discourages using physical activity as punishment instead of prohibiting this action.
(7) Encourages school districts to adopt or amend their policies and procedures to incorporate a model instead of making this a requirement.
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