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Monday, July 09, 2007

Texas to Require Physical Activity in Middle Schools

The premise 'sound body, sound mind' is behind new Texas legislation that will require physical activity and assessment tests for all Texas middle school students.
"Specifically, the measure mandates 30 minutes of daily physical activity in at least four semesters during middle school, grades six through eight. It also requires that schools begin giving aerobic, abdominal, flexibility and upper body tests to students in grades three through twelve."
If the bill is signed by the governor, the assessments will start this fall. High school students are already required to have 1.5 credits of physical education. The new legislation for middle school students won't take effect until the 2008-09 school year. Read more online.

Labels: schools, exercise, physical_activity

Posted By: Aspen Education Group