COLUMBUS — State representatives Tom Young (R-Washington Township) and Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 304.
HB 304 is legislation to expand activities that meet physical education requirements in Ohio.
It 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,” Young said.
“Every young Ohioan deserves the ability to reach their full God-given potential,” Miller said. “(HB) 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.
HB 304 now awaits further consideration from the Ohio Senate.
To watch Miller’s floor speech, click here.
