S. 5181 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5181 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish minimum physical activity requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Make America Active Again Act. 2. Physical activity requirements for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) is amended by adding at the end the following: (m) Physical activity requirements A school participating in the school lunch program under this Act with students in any of grades kindergarten through grade 5 shall ensure an opportunity during the school day for physical activity, in the form of physical education courses or recess periods, of not less than 150 minutes per week for students in those grades. . 3. Local school wellness policies Section 9A(c) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758b(c)) is amended by inserting , including to meet the minimum requirements for physical activity pursuant to section 9(m) before the period at the end.