P.E. Bill approved by legislature

Florida lawmakers decided Friday to require elementary school students to take 30 minutes of physical education a day. While state law already encourages elementary schools to offer 150 minutes of physical education every week, the legislation will mandate it, beginning when the new school year starts this fall. Many districts don't meet this standard, according to a Senate report that found elementary school students take an average of 78 minutes of PE a week.

Source: Miami Herald