Minnesota § 120B.026 PHYSICAL EDUCATION; EXCLUSION FROM CLASS; RECESS

Minnesota Statutes

§ 120B.026 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION; EXCLUSION FROM CLASS; RECESS

Minnesota § 120B.026

PartEDUCATION CODE: PREKINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12

Ch. 120BCURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

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Minn. Stat. § 120B.026 (2026).

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A student may be excused from a physical education class if the student submits written information signed by a physician stating that physical activity will jeopardize the student's health. A student may be excused from a physical education class if being excused meets the child's unique and individualized needs according to the child's individualized education program, federal 504 plan, or individualized health plan. A student may be excused if a parent or guardian requests an exemption on religious grounds. A student with a disability must be provided with modifications or adaptations that allow physical education class to meet their needs. Schools are strongly encouraged not to exclude students in kindergarten through grade 5 from recess due to punishment or disciplinary action.

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A student may be excused from a physical education class if the student submits written information signed by a physician stating that physical activity will jeopardize the student's health. A student may be excused from a physical education class if being excused meets the child's unique and individualized needs according to the child's individualized education program, federal 504 plan, or individualized health plan. A student may be excused if a parent or guardian requests an exemption on religious grounds. A student with a disability must be provided with modifications or adaptations that allow physical education class to meet their needs. Schools are strongly encouraged not to exclude students in kindergarten through grade 5 from recess due to punishment or disciplinary action.