Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget, Helping Kids Learn and Develop Critical[...]

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September 09, 2026 - North Wales, PA

Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget, Helping Kids Learn and Develop Critical Social Skills

Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis visited North Wales Elementary School in Montgomery County to highlight the Shapiro-Davis Administration's historic investments in Pennsylvania's public schools and its work to give every student more time to learn, grow, and succeed - including securing 30 minutes of daily recess for every Pennsylvania student in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget established a requirement that all Pennsylvania K-5 students receive at least 30 minutes of recess each full school day beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The Governor ceremonially signed HB 1505 today to mark the achievement.

"Quality education is about more than dollars and cents - it's also about common sense," said Governor Shapiro. "It's hard to focus when you haven't had a chance to move around. Recess gives kids time to exercise, get some fresh air, interact with their classmates, work through conflicts, and come back to the classroom ready to learn. We've got to get back to basics, and that's exactly what we're doing with 30 minutes of recess every day for every K-5 student in Pennsylvania."

Speakers in Order:
Dr. Todd Bauer - Superintendent, North Penn School District
Governor Josh Shapiro
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
Dana Green - Principal, North Wales Elementary School
Rep. Liz Hanbidge - PA's 61st House District

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