Mule Train Mail: Dr. Steve Gall on the Mandatory Recess Bill

Unfortunately, the State House
did not vote on the 30 minute recess in elementary school bill, HB
2037.

It has now gone to a Conference Committee of Senate and House
members for clarification on charter schools.  According to Rep. Mark
Anderson, Republican of Mesa, the bill should come up for a vote again
next week in the full house. 

I urge you to e-mail your local state
representatives to support HB 2037 which states that every public
school grades 1-6 have at least a 30 minute recess period for the
children. 

This bill is crucial for the total development of the
youngsters.  Some schools are cutting recess to improve their AIMS
scores.  Research tells us that these students perform better on tests
with a recess break of at least 30 minutes.