Ohio House Passes Bill to Update Physical Education Requirements for Schools
COLUMBUS—State Representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 304, legislation to expand activities that meet physical education requirements in Ohio.
House Bill 304 allows school districts to excuse high school students from P.E. requirements if they complete at least two full seasons of club sports or 120 hours of other athletic activities. It also gives schools the option to count up to 30 minutes of both morning and afternoon recess toward minimum instructional hours for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
“I am excited about what HB 304 means for Ohio’s students! It recognizes their athletic efforts, creates more opportunities for daily physical activity, and helps build lifelong habits that lead to success both inside and outside the classroom,” said Young.
“Every young Ohioan deserves the ability to reach their full God-given potential,” said Miller. “House Bill 304 recognizes the importance of physical activity in helping students develop healthy habits, build confidence, and succeed. I’m pleased this legislation gives schools more flexibility and creates additional opportunities for our students to stay active and thrive.”
The legislation aims to recognize the importance of physical activity for the well-being of students mentally, physically, academically, emotionally and behaviorally.
House Bill 304 now awaits further consideration from the Ohio Senate.
To watch Rep. Miller’s floor speech, click here.
