SF 161: Relating to the physical education and physical activities requirements that apply to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools

What it does

This bill relates to the physical education and physical activities requirements that apply to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools. Current law requires that all students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools who are physically able are required to participate in a minimum of one-eighth unit of physical education activities during each semester they are enrolled in school. Current law provides that a student enrolled in grade may be excused from this requirement by the school principal if the student’s parent or guardian requests that the student be excused from the requirement to take part in certain specified activities.

Senate subcommittee · named February 1, 2023

• Sen. Amy Sinclair (R) · amy.sinclair@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Catholic Conference; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 26, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. February 1, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Sinclair, Kraayenbrink and Trone Garriott
3. February 8, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it