Outline of the state of Florida
State
Florida
Allowed

Category
Physical Education Exemptions for Academics

Category
Physical Education Exemptions for Academics

State law allows PE exemptions for academics.

Florida Statutes 1003.455 Physical education; assessment.

(4) The requirement in subsection (3) shall be waived for a student who meets one of the following criteria:

  • (a) The student is enrolled or required to enroll in a remedial course.
  • (b) The student’s parent indicates in writing to the school that:
    1. The parent requests that the student enroll in another course from among those courses offered as options by the school district; or
    1. The student is participating in physical activities outside the school day which are equal to or in excess of the mandated requirement.
Policy Type
Statute