Outline of the state of Rhode Island
State
Rhode Island
Addressed

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Benefits of Physical Activity—MS

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Benefits of Physical Activity—MS

State law addresses physical activity.

216-RICR-20-10-4.7 Mandated Health Instructional Outcomes

  1. Physical Activity: the relationship of physical activity to health and physical fitness;
Policy Type
Regulation

State of Rhode Island General Laws § 16-1-5. Duties of commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

It shall be the duty of the commissioner of elementary and secondary education:

(14) To establish health education, alcohol and substance abuse programs for students in grades kindergarten (K) through twelve (12), in accordance with § 35-4-18. The program will consist of the following: A mandated state health education, alcohol and substance abuse, curriculum for grades kindergarten (K) through twelve (12), a mandated assessment program in the areas of health, fitness, alcohol and substance abuse, and an in-service training program which will be developed specifically for the implementation of the mandated curriculum.

Policy Type
Statute