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Subcommittee approves correction clarifying minimum recess minutes for K–8
Summary
The subcommittee approved a correction to the district wellness policy stating elementary schools must provide at least 30 minutes of daily recess and middle schools a minimum of 15 minutes.
The Framingham Public Schools policy subcommittee approved a correction to the district wellness policy (ADF) to clarify recess minimums for K–8 students.
Policy language was corrected to specify that elementary schools (K–5) will provide no less than 30 minutes of recess per day, while middle schools (grades 6–8) will provide a total daily recess period of at least 15 minutes. A subcommittee member said the 15-minute figure is a minimum and does not prohibit schools from scheduling longer recess periods.
The correction was moved and seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. Committee members emphasized flexibility: staff and members said local schools may choose to provide more recess time than the minimum in recognition of instructional-minute requirements and local scheduling needs.
Ending: The corrected wellness policy text will be forwarded to the full committee for first reading and further action as required.
