Iowa Association For Health, Physical Education, Recreation And Dance (IAHPERD)
State of Iowa
Legislature Alert
Iowa Legislature
Call for public input "Healthy Kids Act"
2008 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2425, Division XI, created the “Healthy Kids Act.” Specifically, these proposed rules deal with section 142 of the legislation and its mandate of minimum time periods of physical activity for elementary and secondary students, as well as its mandate that every student physically able to do so complete a certification course for cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the end of grade 12.
Interested individuals may make written comments on the proposed amendments on or before 4:30 p.m. on February 3, 2009. Comments on the proposed amendments should be directed to Kevin Fangman, Division Administrator, Iowa Department of Education, Third Floor, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319–0146; telephone (515)281–3333; E–mail ; or fax (515)281–7700.
A public hearing will be held on February 3, 2009, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., originating in the ICN Room on the second floor of the Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, at which time persons may present their views either orally or in writing. Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should advise the Department of Education of specific needs by calling (515)281–5295.
The document that is being addressed can be located here. The Department of Education also issued examples and models of activities and programs (.doc format 51 KB) to aid a teacher in meeting the proposed regulations.
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