Rescuing Recess

Approved: 2008

Reaffirmed: 2015

Retired: 2022

Whereas,	Recess is an established school-based activity; and
Whereas,	Recess should be considered a part of school health and wellness; and
Whereas,	16 % of the nation’s children are overweight and a greater number are developing cardiovascular risk factors and type 2 diabetes. Health professionals and parents are gravely concerned with this condition; and
Whereas,	During recess children gain skills in conflict resolution by playing with their peers, learning how to share and collaborating around games; and
Whereas,	Recess promotes lifelong health and prepares children for physically active lifestyles; and
Whereas,	Recess shall not be withdrawn as punishment for failure to do homework; and
Resolved,	That the New Jersey PTA and Local PTAs support New Jersey Senate Bill S1594, which provides a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade; and be it further
Resolved,	That the New Jersey PTA, it's PTAs ensure that recess is always a part of a student’s educational experience.