CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three Clarksville moms are celebrating after a bill increasing minimum recess time requirements officially passed the House and heads to Governor Bill Lee’s desk.
In 2023, NewsNation affiliate WKRN first spoke with “Say YES to Recess,” a group hoping to get more recess time for Clarksville students. Now, not only has their movement spread, but after approaching lawmakers last May they now have a bill passed that they hope will benefit kids across the state.
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“Article after article, scientist after scientist has said, ‘If you get the kid outside, they learn quicker, they learn how to socialize better, soft skills, but also they can retain information better when they get in the classroom,’” Rachel Bush, a parent with “Say YES to Recess” said. “All the way around, it’s a win-win for them both mentally and physically when they get outside and get their bodies moving.”
If Lee signs the bill, elementary schools will be required to up recess time from 15 minutes to 40 minutes starting in July. Schools can choose how they add this unstructured play time, however, it must be something physical and away from screens…