Nine New Laws Aimed at California Schools Await Incoming Students

Published on August 14, 2024

As schools across the state open again, California’s lawmakers have passed nine new laws that they believe will make the educational experience safer, healthier, and more inclusive. Spoiler alert: They didn’t ban the pop quiz. Here are the new laws: Recess Requirements Starting this school year, public elementary schools must provide at least 30 minutes of recess on regular instructional days and 15 minutes on days with shortened schedules. This rule (SB 291) ensures students have ample time for physical activity and unstructured play, except in cases where there is an immediate threat to the safety of the students or their peers....

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