Outline of the state of Arkansas
State
Arkansas
Requires daily recess

Category
Recess

Category
Recess

State law requires daily recess.

Arkansas Code 6-20-702. School day hours

(5)(A) At least forty (40) minutes of instructional time per school day shall be used for recess during the school day for students attending public elementary schools.

  • (B) Recess shall:

    • (i) Consist of supervised, unstructured social time during which public school students may communicate with each other;

    • (ii) Occur outdoors when weather and other relevant conditions permit;  and

    • (iii) Include without limitation opportunities for free play and vigorous physical activity, regardless of whether recess occurs indoors or outdoors.

Policy Type
Statute