SB2348sam002 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Rachel Ventura

Filed: 3/23/2023

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2348

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2348 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section 27-23.17 as follows:

(105 ILCS 5/27-23.17 new)

Sec. 27-23.17. Relaxation activities. Each school district shall provide to students, in addition to and not substituting recess, at least 20 minutes per week of relaxation activities to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of the school day. Relaxation activities may include, but are not limited to, mindful-based movements, yoga, stretching, meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques, quiet time, walking, in-person conversation, and other stress-relieving activities. A school district may partner with local community-based organizations to provide relaxation activities. These activities may take place in a physical education class, social-emotional learning class, or student-support or advisory class or as a part of another similar class, including a new class.".