A student may be excused from a physical education class if the student submits written information signed by a physician stating that physical activity will jeopardize the student's health. A student may be excused from a physical education class if being excused meets the child's unique and individualized needs according to the child's individualized education program, federal 504 plan, or individualized health plan. A student may be excused if a parent or guardian requests an exemption on religious grounds. A student with a disability must be provided with modifications or adaptations that allow physical education class to meet their needs. Schools are strongly encouraged not to exclude students in kindergarten through grade 5 from recess due to punishment or disciplinary action.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 120 - 129C — Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 120B — Curriculum And Assessment
Section 120B.01 — Definitions.
Section 120B.018 — Definitions.
Section 120B.02 — Educational Expectations And Graduation Requirements For Minnesota's Students.
Section 120B.021 — Required Academic Standards.
Section 120B.022 — Elective Standards.
Section 120B.023 — Benchmarks.
Section 120B.026 — Physical Education; Exclusion From Class; Recess.
Section 120B.07 — Early Graduation.
Section 120B.10 — Findings; Improving Instruction And Curriculum.
Section 120B.115 — Regional Centers Of Excellence.
Section 120B.12 — Reading Proficiently No Later Than The End Of Grade 3.
Section 120B.122 — Dyslexia Specialist.
Section 120B.126 — Construction And Skilled Trades Counseling.
Section 120B.13 — Advanced Placement And International Baccalaureate Programs.
Section 120B.131 — College-level Examination Program (clep).
Section 120B.14 — Advanced Academic Credit.
Section 120B.15 — Gifted And Talented Students Programs.
Section 120B.16 — Secondary Credit For Students.
Section 120B.18 — American Sign Language.
Section 120B.20 — Parental Curriculum Review.
Section 120B.21 — Mental Health Education.
Section 120B.22 — Violence Prevention Education.
Section 120B.23 — Violence Prevention Education Grants.
Section 120B.232 — Character Development Education.
Section 120B.234 — Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education.
Section 120B.235 — American Heritage Education.
Section 120B.236 — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And Automatic External Defibrillator Instruction.
Section 120B.238 — Vaping Awareness And Prevention.
Section 120B.30 — Statewide Testing And Reporting System.
Section 120B.301 — Limits On Local Testing.
Section 120B.304 — School District Assessment Committee.
Section 120B.31 — System Accountability And Statistical Adjustments.
Section 120B.35 — Student Academic Achievement And Growth.
Section 120B.36 — School Accountability.
Section 120B.363 — Credential For Education Paraprofessionals.