Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 101a.
Impact
If enacted, HB 5081 could significantly impact state laws governing educational time and school operation guidelines. The bill emphasizes the importance of recess, aligning with research that supports its benefits for students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being. This could lead to a shift in how schools allocate time and resources, necessitating adaptations in the current educational framework to ensure compliance. Additionally, this legislation could also influence discussions around student engagement and retention by promoting more playtime in the classroom experience.
Summary
House Bill 5081 seeks to amend the State School Aid Act of 1979 by authorizing recess for pupils enrolled in grades K to 5 as counted instruction time. Under the proposed legislation, recess must not include passing time to and from buses or comprise structured activities involving screens. Instead, it should focus on unstructured, child-directed play. For schools operating five clock hours or more, a minimum of 30 minutes of recess per day is mandated, which may be segmented into shorter intervals. The bill also provides for similar provisions for shorter school days, as well as protections against withholding recess for disciplinary reasons, thus encouraging a healthier school environment for young learners.
Contention
Debates surrounding HB 5081 may arise from differing opinions on the role of recess in educational settings. Some educators and parents may argue that structured recess is equally valuable and should not be relegated to unstructured play, while others could express concerns about the application of the bill's requirements in varying local contexts. The legislation may draw critiques regarding the definition of 'instruction time' and how schools determine and document compliance, potentially leading to administrative burdens.
Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 101a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0534'23
Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5081'23
Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0535'23
Education: school choice; enrollment of nonresident pupils; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 20, 105, 105c & 111 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1603 et seq.) & adds sec. 105d.
School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.
School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.