Pennsylvania Mandates Daily Recess for Kids | Harrisburg News

Pennsylvania is making recess mandatory for all elementary students starting in 2027, with Governor Josh Shapiro signing the bill to ensure every kid from kindergarten through fifth grade gets at least 30 minutes of daily playtime — a move he calls as vital as academics for building social skills and physical health. This landmark shift ends decades of optional recess, with schools now legally required to prioritize it. The governor and lieutenant governor celebrated the law’s passage at North Wales Elementary, where local families cheered the historic moment. With implementation still years away, educators have time to adapt — but the message is cle...