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    In his budget address to the General Assembly, Governor Shapiro called on the State Board of Education to develop recommendations for schools to guarantee recess for students.  The State Board of Education has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee on Recess to review evidence-based best practices related to recess and to formulate draft recommendations for consideration by the Board.  The Ad Hoc Committee held its first public meeting on April 7, 2026, and the Committee will meet again on May 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

    The Ad Hoc Committee on Recess believes educational policy is best made in an open, public process where all perspectives are considered.  As such, the Committee invites interested stakeholders to submit written comments on recess to further inform its deliberations on formulating draft recommendations.  Written comments must be submitted to the State Board of Education office no later than April 28, 2026.

    Comments may be submitted electronically to ra-stateboardofed@pa.gov or may be sent in hard copy to: State Board of Education, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17120.  Individuals with disabilities are invited to submit public comments in alternative formats such as Braille or taped comments and by means of the telephone.  Individuals with disabilities should contact Stephanie Jones, Administrative Assistant to the Board, at ra-stateboardofed@pa.gov or (717) 787-3787 to discuss how the Board may best accommodate their needs.