(105 ILCS 5/27-1080) (was 105 ILCS 5/27-23.18) Sec. 27-1080 27-23.18. Relaxation activities. Each school district may provide to students, in addition to and not substituting recess, at least 20 minutes a week of relaxation activities to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of the school day. Relaxation activities may include, but are not limited to, mindful-based movements, yoga, stretching, meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques, quiet time, walking, in-person conversation, and other stress-relieving activities. A school district may partner with public and private community organizations to provide relaxation activities. These activities may take place in a physical education class, social-emotional learning class, or student-support or advisory class or as a part of another similar class, including a new class.(Source: P.A. 103-764, eff. 1-1-25; 104-391, eff. 8-15-25; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.) |