DIGEST
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HB 240 Original 2019 Regular Session Lance Harris
Abstract: Provides that movement in music class and marching band counts as physical activity for
purposes of satisfying present law including the requirement that students receive at least 30
minutes of physical activity each school day.
Present law requires each public school that includes any of the grades kindergarten through eight
to provide at least 30 minutes each school day of quality moderate to vigorous physical activity for
students. Provides that any student not enrolled in a physical education course at a public secondary
school in this state is encouraged to participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least
30 minutes each day.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that movement in music class and marching band counts
as physical activity for purposes of satisfying present law.
(Adds R.S. 17:17.1(E))