Outline of the state of Arkansas
State
Arkansas
Allowed

Category
Physical Education Exemptions for Illness

Category
Physical Education Exemptions for Illness

State law allows PE exemptions for medical illness.

Arkansas Administrative Rules 005.01.008 Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard

7.05 A student may be exempted from physical education and physical activity requirements by seeking a waiver from the local school board of directors. The local school board of directors may grant such a waiver based upon the following criteria:

  • 7.05.1 The student must present a statement by the student's attending physician indicating that participation in physical education and physical activity will jeopardize the student's health or well-being; or
Policy Type
Regulation