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Dear KYSHAPE Members, We have great news to share—thanks to your advocacy and outreach, we achieved significant victories for physical education and physical activity in Kentucky schools! ✅ SB 68 Amended to Restore PE & PA ReportingThe House Committee Substitute 1 reinstated the requirement for schools to report on student physical education and physical activity in KRS 160.345. This ensures that PE and PA remain a priority at the local level, helping schools maintain accountability and continue efforts to improve student health. The amendment passed both the House and Senate, securing a major win for student wellness. The following link is the record of SB 68, it now awaits the signature of Governor Beshear: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25rs/sb68.html#HCS1 ✅ HB 301 Stalled – No Exemptions for PEYour advocacy also played a critical role in preventing HB 301 from advancing. This bill, which proposed allowing exemptions from physical education, was never called to committee for consideration. Because of your efforts, we successfully protected PE requirements and ensured that all Kentucky students continue to receive the benefits of physical education. 🗓 Where We Are in the Legislative SessionThe 2025 Kentucky legislative session has now entered the veto period, with only a few remaining days reserved for potential veto overrides before the session adjourns sine die. While these victories mark significant progress, we must remain vigilant in our advocacy efforts to ensure these policies remain in place and continue strengthening PE and PA across the state. 📢 What’s Next? Thank Your Legislators!Now that SB 68 has passed with critical improvements and HB 301 has stalled, we encourage you to take a moment to thank your legislators for their support in prioritizing PE and PA. A quick email or phone call helps reinforce the importance of this issue and builds stronger relationships with lawmakers for future advocacy efforts. 📩 Find Your Legislator Here: A Message You Can Send:“Thank you for your leadership in amending SB 68 to restore physical education and physical activity reporting. Your support ensures that student health remains a priority in Kentucky schools. I also appreciate your commitment to Physical Education by not advancing HB 301, protecting the health and well-being of Kentucky students. Your efforts are making a real difference for our children’s future and healthier Commonwealth.” Your emails, calls, and advocacy efforts were essential to these successes. Together, we ensured that PE and PA remain integral parts of Kentucky’s education system. Thank you for being a champion for student health and wellness! We look forward to continuing this work together to strengthen physical education and physical activity opportunities for all Kentucky students. Best regards, |
