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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the point of this law if no school complies? While I can see that some schools may struggle because of lack of space, it can't be that difficult for all schools.  At least make a gesture for 2 PE periods a week even if you can't meet the 2.5 hour requirement. Schools can also get creative with incorporating movement throughout the school day. It's a cop out to say that it's impossible to achieve. Kids need exercise and down time. These are kids after all.[/quote]

Money - they'd have to hire more PE teachers. [/quote]

Even if they did hire more PE teachers they would need to subtract from other specials (unlikely but possible) or core requirements (never going to happen).  Upper ES, MS & HS schools have options for extracurricular sports outside of the school day where that can be easily met.  Younger children have recess, aftercare activities, walking/biking to school etc

The idea of .5 hrs/day in PE generally sounds like a bad idea whatever "standard" is written.  An hour/week could be doable but there are many other ways to get exercise outside of PE.[/quote]

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