Gov. Josh Shapiro announces Pennsylvania’s new recess requirement at North Wales Elementary School in Montgomery County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces Pennsylvania’s new recess requirement at North Wales Elementary School in Montgomery County. ( Photo by Dan Zampogna/Commonwealth Media Services, Anthony Grove.)

Young Life. Schools must provide 30 minutes of daily recess for K-12 students starting next school year

Pennsylvania mandates recess at K-12 schools

15 Sep 2026 | 08:18
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A new Pennsylvania law now requires all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade to receive at least 30 minutes of recess for each full school day beginning in the 2027-28 school year.

“Quality education is about more than dollars and cents - it’s also about common sense,” said Governor Josh...