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HB242: Standards of Learning; physical education requirements.
Chief Patron
Del.
John O'Bannon (R-73)
John O'Bannon
(R-73)
Richmond, VA
Served: 2001–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/27/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Standards of Learning; physical education. Requires local school boards to implement a minimum of 150 minutes of physical education per week for all students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2013-2014 school year. The requirement will be gradually phased in at the elementary school level, and recess must not be counted towards this requirement.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/06/2008, 02/06/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/25/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/06/2008.
Poll Results
19 votes
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Comments
The passing of this bill is long overdue, but why will it take 5 years to re-instate. It certainly took no time to remove this requirement years ago.