Sen. Rachel Ventura

Filed: 3/23/2023

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2348

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2348 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section
527-23.17 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/27-23.17 new)
7    Sec. 27-23.17. Relaxation activities. Each school district
8shall provide to students, in addition to and not substituting
9recess, at least 20 minutes per week of relaxation activities
10to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part
11of the school day. Relaxation activities may include, but are
12not limited to, mindful-based movements, yoga, stretching,
13meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques,
14quiet time, walking, in-person conversation, and other
15stress-relieving activities. A school district may partner
16with local community-based organizations to provide relaxation

 

 

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1activities. These activities may take place in a physical
2education class, social-emotional learning class, or
3student-support or advisory class or as a part of another
4similar class, including a new class.".