American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

U.S. House of Representatives Passes FIT Kids Act

The House of Representatives passed a modified version of the FIT Kids Act, sponsored by Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI). Thanks to the thousands of AAHPERD members who responded by calling or emailing your Representatives. Your voices have made a difference!
 
In his supporting remarks on the House floor, Congressman Kind said that children need to be "taught at an early age the benefits of active, healthy lifestyle." The bill would require school districts to make public information on the quality and quantity of physical education in our nation's schools and call for a National Research Council study on the association between physical education and activity, and cognitive performance and academic performance. Passage of this bill is a great step toward federal support for daily quality physical education. Read more>>