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Learn about Georgia's official physical education law outlined in the Georgia Official Code (20-2-777). The law mandates fitness assessments in grades 1-12, taught by certified PE teachers, with individual results shared with parents and aggregate data reported to the DOE. Find out about the minimum PE instruction hours required at different school levels and the specific requirements for health and personal fitness education in middle and high school. Understand the Georgia DOE Fitness Assessment and Reporting Requirements in detail for compliance.
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Why Are We Here? Refer to DOE Information Section in your Training Manual
Georgia Official Code (20-2-777) Major Parts of the Law: • Beginning 2011, an annual fitness assessment in grades 1-12 (pre/post optional) • All classes taught by a certificated PE teacher • Individual results communicated to parents or guardian • Aggregate results reported to the DOE
Georgia Official Code (cont.) Other Major Parts of the Law: • At least minimum instruction in PE provided to: • Elementary – 90 clock hours per year • MS – Health/PE Instruction made available • HS – One semester health/One semester personal fitness • Recognition