Outline of the state of California
State
California
Recommended

Category
Time for Physical Education—MS

Category
Time for Physical Education—MS

State law recommends that time for PE in middle school meets National Standards (225 min/week).

California Education Code 51222 Courses of Study, Grades 7 to 12

(a) All pupils, except pupils excused or exempted pursuant to Section 51241, shall be required to attend upon the courses of physical education for a total period of time of not less than 400 minutes each 10 schooldays. Any pupil may be excused from physical education classes during one of grades 10, 11, or 12 for not to exceed 24 clock hours in order to participate in automobile driver training. Such pupil who is excused from physical education classes to enroll in driver training shall attend upon a minimum of 7,000 minutes of physical education instruction during such school year.

Policy Type
Statute

Local School Wellness Policy

This document addresses time for PE in secondary grades.

Policy Type
Non-codified