LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Support FIT Kids Act, H.R. 3257
Help provide quality physical education for all public school children
The “Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act” or "FIT Kids Act" amends the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act to support quality physical education and activity for all public school children through grade 12 and ensures they receive important health and nutritional information. For more information on the FIT Kids Act visit www.fitkidsact.org.
PLAY Every Day Act
Support the Partnership for Play Every Day!
The Partnership for Play Every Day is a collaborative effort convened by the the YMCA of the USA, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Its focus is to bring together the public, private and non-profit sectors to advance policies, programs and practices that ensure all children and youth engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
The PLAY Every Day Act promotes the national recommendation of 60 minutes of physical activity to kids, families and communities across the United States. A House bill (H.R. 2045) was introduced by Mark Udall (D-CO 2nd) on April 25, 2007 to support the Partnership for Play Every Day Act. A Senate bill (S. 651) was introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on February 15, 2007.
Help push these bills forward!
For more information visit www.playeveryday.org
Support $100 Million for PEP in FY 09
Carol M. White Physical Education Program
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) provides funds critical to jumpstart innovative physical education programs, fund community-based physical education programs, provide new physical education equipment and train staff, administrators and teachers.
Urge Congress to support $100 Million in PEP funding for FY2009.
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