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FCPS Plans Changes to Recess Under New Virginia Law
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | FCPS News ReleaseAs a result of a new Virginia law that goes into effect July 1, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is providing new guidelines for elementary physical education and recess to accommodate at least 30 minutes of recess per day for elementary school students, beginning with the 2018-19 school year.
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Fairfax And Loudoun County State Legislators Urge School Boards To Increase Time Dedicated To Recess In Elementary Schools
Tuesday, June 5, 2018Chantilly, Va.- State Legislators, representing both Loudoun and FairfaxCounty released a letter of support to their respective School Boards, urging them to take advantage of House Bill 1419/Senate Bill 273 which would allow local school boards to exercise their discretion in setting their schedules for the upcoming school years and increasing the amount of time dedicated to unstructured recreational time or recess.
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Delegate Delaney's Legislation Doubles Recess in Price William County
Thursday, May 10, 2018 | The Value Of Recess And How One Local Mom Doubled Playtime For Her KidsNext year, elementary schools students in Prince William County will enjoy double the recess time– 30 minutes instead of 15. The change is the result of a recently passed Virginia law that allows recess time to count as instructional time, and reflects a growing region-wide recognition of the value of recess for kids.