SB172

Senate Bill 172 amends Arkansas law regarding physical education and recess requirements for public school students. The bill officially defines the supervision of students during recess as a 'noninstructional duty.' It adjusts the weekly physical activity requirement for students in kindergarten through grade six from 90 minutes to 140 minutes. Additionally, the bill mandates that elementary students receive 20 minutes of daily recess, which must consist of supervised, unstructured social time and include opportunities for free play and physical activity. The bill also repeals existing code sections related to specific instructional time mandates and state board rules regarding partial school day credit during emergencies.