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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs law doubling daily recess for elementary students

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1481 into law, doubling daily recess for K–5 students.
Starting next school year, districts must provide at least 40 minutes of daily recess.
The law also prohibits schools from taking away recess as punishment.
Supporters say more recess benefits focus, social development, and mental health.
Senator Ally Seifried described the change as supporting learning and mental health.
Parents and pediatric experts point to reduced stress and more physical activity.
Districts like Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Moore must plan for the new requirement.
The change aims to balance more recess with existing instructional time.
Officials say the move could help students’ mental health and focus when returning to class.
The bill’s author highlighted the mental and learning benefits of recess.

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