R277-917-5. Physical Education Criteria and Gold Medal Recognition

(1) The Board shall establish physical education criteria that require a participating school to demonstrate implementation of: (a) regular opportunities for student physical activity throughout the school day; (b) resources for encouraging physical activity at home; (c) standards-based physical education instruction; (d) nutrition education or programs promoting healthy eating habits; and (e) school policies or practices that support student nutritional health and physical activity. (2) The Board shall ensure that physical education criteria: (a) are measurable and evidence-based; and (b) align with state or national recommendations for student physical health and physical activity, where appropriate. (3) The Superintendent shall provide alternative or modified criteria for a student with a physical limitation or disability, consistent with applicable federal and state law. (4) A participating school shall demonstrate compliance with the Board's physical education criteria through: (a) documented program implementation; (b) student participation data; (c) participation in a fitness assessment; and (d) other evidence required by the Rural Health Transformation Program. (5) The Superintendent shall award funds for participating schools based on: (a) demonstrated need for improvement in student health outcomes; (b) the extent to which proposed goals are measurable and achievable; (c) the use of evidence-based strategies; (d) the quality and feasibility of the implementation plan; and (e) the presence of partnerships, family engagement, or community support. (6) The Superintendent may award a gold medal recognition award to a participating school that meets or exceeds the established criteria.