Allhands: Forced recess in Arizona? Now, this is a mandate I can get behind. See other state education news here
By Joanna Allhands • Opinion Columnist • The Republic / azcentral.com
If you care about your kid’s grades, you’ll applaud the new mandate for two school recess periods each day.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1083 last week. The bill applies to both district and charter schools in kindergarten through third grade initially and kindergarten through fifth grade after August 2019.
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See other state education stories here:
- Arizona Capitol Times — Ducey signs bill mandating two recess periods for students
- AzCentral — Arizona would add 100 more police officers in schools under Gov. Ducey’s gun plan
- Arizona Daily Star — Arizona lawmakers weighing major changes in how English-language learners are educated
- Phoenix New Times — ‘It Broke My Heart:’ Dreamers React to Arizona Supreme Court Tuition Decision
- WTOP — Arizona court rejects lower in-state tuition for immigrants
Request to Speak:
- Children’s Action Alliance — You have a voice at the capitol. The “Request to Speak” function is a simple and easy way to contact your legislators right from your own computer. It allows you to share your opinions and comments on bills electronically as they pass through the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives.
- Expect More Arizona — Access the legislature’s Request to Speak system to make your voice heard on important bills impacting public education. Simply complete this form and Expect More Arizona will set up an account on your behalf.
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