Sen. Rachel Ventura
Filed: 3/23/2023
 
 

 

 

 
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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2348 




2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2348 by replacing 
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:

 
4    "Section 5. The School Code is amended  by adding Section 
527-23.17 as follows:
 
6    (105 ILCS 5/27-23.17 new)
7    Sec. 27-23.17. Relaxation activities. Each school district 
8shall provide to students, in addition to and not substituting 
9recess, at least 20 minutes per week of relaxation activities 
10to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part 
11of the school day. Relaxation activities may include, but are 
12not limited to, mindful-based movements, yoga, stretching, 
13meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques, 
14quiet time, walking, in-person conversation, and other 
15stress-relieving activities. A school district may partner 
16with local community-based organizations to provide relaxation 
 
 
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1activities. These activities may take place in a physical 
2education class, social-emotional learning class, or 
3student-support or advisory class or as a part of another 
4similar class, including a new class.".