Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 111: AN ACT relating to physical activity in schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 111 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to physical activity in schools. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Julie Adams (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Robin Webb (Republican), Steve West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 160.345 to define "recess"; require each school council to develop and implement a wellness policy that includes 30 minutes of recess for students in kindergarten through grade 5 to be included as part of each full instructional day and 15 minutes of recess on each early dismissal day allows between 15 and 30 minutes of recess per instructional say for students in grades 6 through 12; allows appropriate supervised physical exercise to be used as a student discipline tool during recess; and prohibits the denial of recess unless participation poses an immediate threat to physical safety; require the wellness policy to be adopted and implemented prior to the first student attendance day of the 2026-27 school year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Julie Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Robin Webb | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate