Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill setting new minimum standards for recess in public schools, saying that while she agreed philosophically with the legislation, the requirements it mandates are being implemented by state education officials.
The recess bill required 30 minutes of daily organized recess for students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. The new standard would start in the 2027-28 school year.
The time required for organized recess would be considered part of the school day.
Recess could not be limited or withheld for disciplinary reasons unless . . .
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