Nanny State Politics: Schools As Surrogate Parents, Student Weight Watchers

The Senate approved a measure Tuesday aimed at tackling the growing epidemic of childhood obesity.

Senate Bill 1186, by State Senator Mary Easley, (D-Tulsa) increases the physical activity requirement in grades kindergarten through fifth grade from 60 minutes each week to 120 minutes each week.

Easley explained those minutes could include physical education, exercise programs, fitness breaks, recess, classroom activities, and wellness and nutrition education.

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