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Advocates press committee for statutory right to 45–60 minutes of daily recess; principals warn about staffing and scheduling
Summary
HB 1507 drew a large public turnout. Sponsors and advocates framed guaranteed recess as a child‑development and equity measure; principals and superintendents urged flexibility, waiver options and attention to staffing and instructional‑time tradeoffs.
Representative Angie Murray (prime sponsor) told the committee HB 1507 would guarantee 45–60 minutes of unstructured daily recess for elementary students and allow local districts to determine how to schedule that time. She cited research from the American Academy of Pediatrics and argued recess supports cognitive, social and physical development.
Public testimony was extensive and…
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