Sen. Dyson Files Legislation to Increase Physical Fitness of Alaska's Children

Today Sen. Dyson introduced the School Nutrition and Exercise Bill. This legislation seeks to increase the physical fitness level of Alaska's school age children by requiring schools to create health standards, including dental care, in their respective disciplinary and safety programs. But it comes with a big catch! The legislation is a conditional mandate. Schools only have to meet the reporting requirements if the Alaska Legislature also reports the percentage of obese or nearly obese lawmakers and the profits generated by vending machines in the state Capitol Building. more...

Health, Fitness, and Exercise
Originally Posted on 7/30/2005 12:16:32 PMContent source: http://www.akrepublicans.org/dyson/24/news/dyso2005040601p.php