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S. 1159 (106th)

Physical Education for Progress Act

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Introduced

27 May 1999

Last action

27 May 1999 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 February 2026

Education

Summary

Physical Education for Progress Act - Amends title X (Programs of National Significance) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to, and enter into contracts with, local educational agencies (LEAs) to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs for all kindergarten through 12th grade students. Requires such grants and contracts to be used for: (1) providing equipment and support to enable students to actively participate in physical education activities; (2) developing or enhancing physical education curricula to meet national goals for physical education developed by the Secretary in consultation with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education; and (3) providing funds for staff and teacher training and education. Requires LEA applications for such assistance to contain plans for school physical education programs that meet specified requirements, including: (1) curricula providing students with at least 150 minutes per week of instructional physical education per week, along with certain types of instructional contents; (2) physical education teachers with baccalaureate degrees qualifying them as physical education specialists; and (3) professional development opportunities for physical education teachers. Prohibits extracurricular activities such as team sports and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program activities from being considered as part of the curriculum of a physical education program assisted under this Act. Sets forth requirements relating to: (1) proportionality of awards; (2) private school students and home-schooled students; (3) LEA reports for continued funding; (4) the Secretary's report to the Congress; (5) administrative costs; and (6) Federal share. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 27 May 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 May 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6311-6312)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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