4. Elementary school students shall have a minimum of one (1) recess period of twenty (20) minutes per day, which may be incorporated into the lunch period (as required by section 167.720, RSMo).

(4) A minimum of one recess period of twenty minutes per day shall be provided for children in elementary schools, which may be incorporated into the lunch period.

This model local wellness policy from the Missouri School Board Association states that recess will be provided at the elementary level for at least 20 minutes, though recommends 60 minutes, and will be scheduled before lunch when possible.