Unstructured and self-directed recess in public schools

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-10-10, Relating To Physical Education And Physical Activity Requirements In Public Schools, So As To Expand Such Requirements To Include Students In Four-year-old Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade And To Establish Requirements For Physical Education, Physical Activity, And Recess; By Amending Section 59-10-30, Relating To Physical Education Activity Directors And Volunteers, So As To Include Noncertified Staff And Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 59-29-80, Relating To Required Subjects And Physical Education Coursework, So As To Exempt Certain Middle School Students Who Are Attempting High School Credits; And To Redesignate Article 1, Chapter 10, Title 59 As "physical Education And Activity." - Ratified Title

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Jun 2, 2026

163 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session